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Criticize Common

Criticize has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

"The paper criticized the new movie"

"Don't knock the food--it's free"

2

act as a critic

"Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"

3

To find fault (with something).

"She decided not to criticize his messy room because she knew he was just too tired from work."

Example Sentences
"The paper criticized the new movie" verb
"Don't knock the food--it's free" verb
"Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
praise
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
comment act
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
reprimand savage admonish call on the carpet reprehend deplore belabor come down denounce blame disparage nitpick attack harsh on
Rhyming Words
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