criticize

pronunciation

How to pronounce criticize in British English: UK [ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz] word uk audio image

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Verb:

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
act as a critic

Word Origin

criticize (v.): 1640s, "to pass judgment on something" (usually unfavorable), from critic + -ize. Meaning "to discuss critically" is from 1660s; that of "to censure" is from 1704. Related: Criticized; criticizing.

Synonym

v.

upon take pan fustigate offence denounce castigate slam ridicule trash belittle blast disparage reproach condemn blame swipe quibble frown findfault nit-pick knock disapprove reprove censure

v.

lay into flay attack

v.

judge estimate review comment examine upon survey evaluate critique analyze dissect assess adjudge appraise

Antonym

vt. & vi.

eulogize admire praise laud

Example

1. Also sites that criticize the government are instantly blocked .

2. But other chinese internet users have been quick to criticize those messages as inappropriate .

3. You can criticize it , but it wasn 't a dysfunctional congress that did that .

4. Overall , he says , those who criticize china simply do not understand eric s li .

5. Traditionally people don 't like to criticize , either .

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