criticize

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

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

Example Sentences

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

The teacher criticized the student's careless mistakes.

Example Expressions

constructive criticism

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

condemn, blame, find fault, disapprove, censure

Entry 2

blame, condemn, censure, evaluate, review

Antonyms

praise, commend, approve, compliment

Entry 1

praise, commend, approve, compliment

Entry 2

praise, approve, compliment

Collocations

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

Entry 1

criticize harshly, criticize publicly, heavily criticized, criticize government

Entry 2

criticize harshly, criticize openly, criticize severely, criticize constantly