criticize

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

criticizeInfinitive
criticizePresent tense
criticizedPast tense
criticizedPast participle
criticizingPresent participle
criticizesThird-person singular
1

To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out their faults or mistakes

She criticized him for being late to the meeting.

2

To analyze and judge the merits and faults of something, especially a work of art or literature

The professor asked students to criticize the novel's themes and writing style.

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