criticize

verb

crit·i·cize ˈkri-tə-ˌsīz How to pronounce criticize (audio)

criticized; criticizing

intransitive verb

: to act as a critic

transitive verb

: to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly : evaluate

He asked me to criticize his drawings.

: to find fault with : point out the faults of

His boss criticized him for his sloppy work.

criticizable

ˈkri-tə-ˌsī-zə-bəl How to pronounce criticize (audio)

adjective

criticizer noun

Example Sentences

His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits. The judge was widely criticized for his verdict. The editor criticized the author's work as trite. It seems as though all he ever does is criticize.

Recent Examples on the Web In his interview, Elliott did not directly criticize his predecessor.

Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 LeBron James and Chris Paul criticize Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver's punishment.

Steve Coogan, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 But many others criticize the talk shows as being sensationalist, exaggerated, outdated and inaccurate.

Jessie Yeung And Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Gasper pointedly does not publicly criticize Sarra or others who were part of a succession of a half-dozen superintendents in 11 years.

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 No one will criticize a president for being diabetic, but if a president has OCD it’s a problem.

Time, 31 Aug. 2022 But some experts criticize the FDA’s change, fearing that pre-clinical studies might not give a good indication of how effective a vaccine is in humans.

Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 Boudin supporters and criminal justice reform advocates may criticize Jenkins’ pre-trial detention policy for appearing to expand the circumstances under which her office can seek detention without bail.

Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, did not criticize Mnookin back in May when she was named to the post.

Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

criticize

verb

as in to blame

to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the school

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find fault (with)
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praise
laud
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approve
commend
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sanction

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of criticize are censure, condemn, denounce, reprehend, and reprobate. While all these words mean "to find fault with openly," criticize implies finding fault especially with methods or policies or intentions.

criticized the police for using violence

In some situations, the words censure and criticize are roughly equivalent. However, censure carries a strong suggestion of authority and of reprimanding.

a Senator formally censured by his peers

While the synonyms condemn and criticize are close in meaning, condemn usually suggests an unqualified and final unfavorable judgment.

condemned the government's racial policies

Denounce adds to condemn the implication of a public declaration.

a pastoral letter denouncing abortion

Although the words reprehend and criticize have much in common, reprehend implies both criticism and severe rebuking.

reprehends the self-centeredness of today's students

The synonyms reprobate and criticize are sometimes interchangeable, but reprobate implies strong disapproval or firm refusal to sanction.

reprobated his son's unconventional lifestyle

单词	criticize
释义	criticize verb crit·i·cize ˈkri-tə-ˌsīz criticized; criticizing intransitive verb : to act as a critic transitive verb 1 : to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly : evaluate He asked me to criticize his drawings. 2 : to find fault with : point out the faults of His boss criticized him for his sloppy work. criticizable ˈkri-tə-ˌsī-zə-bəl adjective criticizer noun Synonyms blame censure condemn denounce dis [slang] diss dispraise fault knock pan reprehend slag [chiefly British] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits. The judge was widely criticized for his verdict. The editor criticized the author's work as trite. It seems as though all he ever does is criticize. Recent Examples on the Web In his interview, Elliott did not directly criticize his predecessor. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022 LeBron James and Chris Paul criticize Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver's punishment. Steve Coogan, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 But many others criticize the talk shows as being sensationalist, exaggerated, outdated and inaccurate. Jessie Yeung And Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 3 Sep. 2022 Gasper pointedly does not publicly criticize Sarra or others who were part of a succession of a half-dozen superintendents in 11 years. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Sep. 2022 No one will criticize a president for being diabetic, but if a president has OCD it’s a problem. Time, 31 Aug. 2022 But some experts criticize the FDA’s change, fearing that pre-clinical studies might not give a good indication of how effective a vaccine is in humans. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 Boudin supporters and criminal justice reform advocates may criticize Jenkins’ pre-trial detention policy for appearing to expand the circumstances under which her office can seek detention without bail. Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, did not criticize Mnookin back in May when she was named to the post. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology critic entry 1 + -ize First Known Use 1621, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Kids Definition criticize verb crit·i·cize ˈkri-tə-ˌsīz criticized; criticizing 1 : to examine and judge 2 : to find fault with criticize verb as in to blame to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the school Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance blame condemn denounce fault knock attack scold dispraise censure complain slam diss reprehend pan tweak slag slash kick admonish lash dis find fault (with) take to task blast assail come down hard (on) chide whine disparage berate excoriate grumble deride mutter decry bitch crucify moan upbraid lambast castigate beef skewer clobber rebuke murmur lambaste grouse gripe quibble cavil reprimand bellyache belittle kvetch reprove reproach growl bad-mouth pillory carp crab flay niggle drub snipe (at) discommend nick (at) hammer keelhaul croak fuss gibbet put down Antonyms & Near Antonyms praise laud extol approve commend recommend endorse extoll indorse sanction See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of criticize are censure, condemn, denounce, reprehend, and reprobate. While all these words mean "to find fault with openly," criticize implies finding fault especially with methods or policies or intentions. criticized the police for using violence In some situations, the words censure and criticize are roughly equivalent. However, censure carries a strong suggestion of authority and of reprimanding. a Senator formally censured by his peers While the synonyms condemn and criticize are close in meaning, condemn usually suggests an unqualified and final unfavorable judgment. condemned the government's racial policies Denounce adds to condemn the implication of a public declaration. a pastoral letter denouncing abortion Although the words reprehend and criticize have much in common, reprehend implies both criticism and severe rebuking. reprehends the self-centeredness of today's students The synonyms reprobate and criticize are sometimes interchangeable, but reprobate implies strong disapproval or firm refusal to sanction. reprobated his son's unconventional lifestyle
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