criticize

CEFRB1

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To point out the faults of someone or something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

Examples

  • Don't take it amiss if I criticize your work.

  • Far be it from me to criticize, but your dress is rather loud.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To find fault (with something).

More examples

In context

  • All you ever do is criticize!

  • They criticized him for endangering people's lives.

  • Homophobia is based on criticizing any sexual expression outside of procreational sex.

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Origin

verb

From critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).