criticize | ||
1. | [ verb ] find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws | |
Synonyms: | criticise knock pick_apart | |
Examples: | "The paper criticized the new movie" "Don't knock the food--it's free" |
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Related terms: | praise comment denounce blame attack rebuke reprimand deplore belabor disparage come_down admonish nitpick reprehend savage criticism critic critic judge | |
2. | [ verb ] (work) act as a critic | |
Synonyms: | criticise | |
Examples: | "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" |
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Related terms: | act critic | |
Similar spelling: |
critic criticise criticism Crutcher crotchet critique critical criticalness Crutchley crotchety crutch crotch critically cretaceous criticality |