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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024crit•i•cize /ˈkrɪtəˌsaɪz/USA pronunciation v., -cized, -ciz•ing. - to find fault (with);
judge unfavorably or harshly: [~ + object]criticizes her students instead of encouraging them.[~ + object + for + object]criticized me for not caring about my work.[no object]always criticizing and never has anything good to say. - to judge or discuss the merits or faults of;
evaluate:[~ + object]The students present their work and criticize it together.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024crit•i•cize (krit′ə sīz′),USA pronunciation v., -cized, -ciz•ing. v.t. - to censure or find fault with.
- to judge or discuss the merits and faults of:to criticize three novels in one review.
v.i. - to find fault;
judge unfavorably or harshly. - to make judgments as to merits and faults.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] crit′i•cise′. crit′i•ciz′a•ble, adj. crit′i•ciz′er, n. crit′i•ciz′ing•ly, adv. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged condemn, blame.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged appraise, evaluate.
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