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- DictionaryCrit·i·cize/ˈkridəˌsīz/
verb
- 1. indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way: "technicians were criticized for defective workmanship"
- 2. form and express a sophisticated judgment of (a literary or artistic work): "a literary text may be criticized on two grounds: the semantic and the expressive"
to express disapproval of someone or something: be criticized for The government is being widely criticized in the media for failing to limit air pollution. We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize. Synonyms. attack (CRITICIZE) castigate formal. censure formal. chastise (CRITICIZE) formal. condemn. damn (BLAME) decry formal.
Definitions of criticize. verb. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws. “The paper criticized the new movie” synonyms: criticise, knock, pick apart. see more. verb. act as a critic. “Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either” synonyms: criticise. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌkrɪdəˈsaɪz/ UK.
[intransitive, transitive] to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something. All you ever do is criticize! criticize somebody/something The decision was harshly criticized by environmental groups. a heavily criticized plan.
[intransitive, transitive] to say that you disapprove of someone or something; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about someone or something All you ever do is criticize! criticize somebody/something The decision was criticized by environmental groups. criticize somebody/something for something The government has been criticized for n...
verb (used with object),crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing. to censure or find fault with. to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review. verb (used without object),crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing. to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly. to make judgments as to merits and faults. Recommended videos.
2 days ago · Definition of 'criticize' Word Frequency. criticize. (krɪtɪsaɪz ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense criticizes , present participle criticizing , past tense, past participle criticized regional note: in BRIT, also use criticise. verb.
to say that something or someone is bad: [ often passive, + for + doing sth ] The film was criticized for being too violent. Fewer examples. I don't like to criticize her too much. She has been severely criticized for the speech. The government's handling of the affair has been widely criticized.
