Criticize Verb - Definition, Pictures, Pronunciation And Usage Notes

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Definition of criticize verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

criticize verb OPAL W  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/(British English also criticise) Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they criticize  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
he / she / it criticizes  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪz/  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪz/
past simple criticized  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/
past participle criticized  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/
-ing form criticizing  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪŋ/  /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzɪŋ/
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  1.   [intransitive, transitive] to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
    • All you ever do is criticize!
    • criticize somebody/something The decision was harshly criticized by environmental groups.
    • a heavily criticized plan
    • Journalists who strongly criticize the government can be heavily fined or imprisoned.
    • criticize somebody/something for something She has been sharply criticized for her comments.
    • The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously.
    • criticize somebody/something over something The company has been criticized over its handling of the contract.
    • criticize somebody/something as + adj. The law was widely criticized as racist.
    • criticize somebody/something as something The project has been criticized as a waste of money.
    opposite praiseExtra Examples
    • He was roundly criticized at first.
    • She has openly criticized the government.
    • The film was criticized on the grounds that it glorifies violence.
    • Their record on human rights has been justifiably criticized.
    Topics Opinion and argumentb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • bitterly
    • fiercely
    • harshly
    • …
    preposition
    • for
    phrases
    • be widely criticized (as something)
    • criticize somebody/​something on the grounds that
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  2.   [transitive] criticize something to judge the good and bad qualities of something
    • We were taught how to criticize poems.
    Topics Opinion and argumentb2
See criticize in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee criticize in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation: criticize

Nearby words

  • critical thinking noun
  • criticism noun
  • criticize verb
  • critique noun
  • critique verb
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