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📝criticize

verb
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
criticism critique
criticize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning criticize synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison criticize collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example Sentences

The teacher criticized the student's careless mistakes.

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

Example Expressions

constructive criticism

Synonyms

blame, condemn, censure, evaluate, review, find fault, disapprove
Entry 1
blame, condemn, censure, evaluate, review
Entry 2
condemn, blame, find fault, disapprove, censure

Antonyms

praise, approve, compliment, commend
Entry 1
praise, approve, compliment
Entry 2
praise, commend, approve, compliment

Collocations

criticize harshly, criticize openly, criticize severely, criticize constantly, criticize publicly, heavily criticized, criticize government
Entry 1
criticize harshly, criticize openly, criticize severely, criticize constantly
Entry 2
criticize harshly, criticize publicly, heavily criticized, criticize government

More Example Sentences

I was too soft-hearted to criticize her.

We criticized the service for being slow.

We criticized them for the wrong decision.

He criticized the report for missing details.

She criticized the team for poor communication.

They criticized the company for raising prices.

They criticized the speaker for using rude words.

They were too thoughtful to criticize him harshly.

I criticized myself for forgetting the appointment.

They can’t help reacting whenever someone criticizes them.

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