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   Crit·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"

   Derivatives

   • 1. criticizable adjective
   • 2. criticizer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › criticizeCRITICIZE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   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.

3. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › criticizecriticize | meaning of criticize in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   criticize meaning, definition, what is criticize: to express your disapproval of someone o...: Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCRITICIZE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › criticizecriticize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Check pronunciation: criticize. Definition of criticize verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › criticizecriticize - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 9, 2024 · To find fault (with something). Synonyms: censure, pick at; see also Thesaurus: criticize. Hyponyms: find fault, shoot down, run down, trash out, fustigate, drub, excoriate. They criticized him for endangering people's lives. To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults . Synonyms: censure, appraise, judge.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › criticizecriticize | meaning in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   verb. uk/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ criticizing | criticized. to say that something or someone is bad: The movie was criticized for being too violent. (Definition of criticize from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of criticize. in Chinese (Traditional) 批評，批判, 指責, 評論，評判（書、影片等）… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › criticiseCriticise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of criticise. verb. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws. synonyms: criticize, knock, pick apart. see more.