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criticize

verb

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

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

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

The teacher criticized the student's careless mistakes.

constructive criticism

condemn, blame, find fault, disapprove, censure, evaluate, review

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condemn, blame, find fault, disapprove, censure

Entry 2

blame, condemn, censure, evaluate, review

praise, commend, approve, compliment

Entry 1

praise, commend, approve, compliment

Entry 2

praise, approve, compliment

criticize harshly, criticize publicly, heavily criticized, criticize government, criticize openly, criticize severely, criticize constantly

Entry 1

criticize harshly, criticize publicly, heavily criticized, criticize government

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criticize harshly, criticize openly, criticize severely, criticize constantly

to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely

to try very hard to do something when it is difficult; to fight against something

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.