criticize
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criticize
- /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/
Where it comes from
From critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).
verb criticizes · criticizing · criticized · criticise
- To find fault (with something). They criticized him for endangering people's lives.
- To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.
Similar: admonish, animadvert, bash, bawl out, tilt, cannonade, slash, lash, blame, scorch, blast, berate
