criticize

verb
UK: /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
US: /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

  1. To express disapproval of someone or something.

    1. Don't criticize me so much.
    2. The report criticizes the bank for not lending to small businesses.

  2. To discuss the good and bad qualities of something.

    1. We need to criticize this plan.
    2. The film was criticized for its lack of character development.

Synonyms

evaluate denounce assess judge condemn
criticize adjective

  1. Expressing adverse or disapproving comments.

    1. He is very criticize about my work.
    2. The criticizes remarks about the new policy sparked a debate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "criticize" in English means: To express disapproval of someone or something., To discuss the good and bad qualities of something..

The phonetic transcription of "criticize" is /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ in British English and /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "criticize": evaluate, denounce, assess, judge, condemn.

Example usage of "criticize": "Don't criticize me so much.". More examples on the page.