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 Definitions of criticize  [ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz]  

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Definition of 'criticize' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) criticize
to find fault with; censure.

2.  criticize
to judge or discuss the merits of.

3. (v.i.) criticize
to judge unfavorably or harshly; find fault.

4.  criticize
to make judgments as to merits and faults.

Etymology:  (1640–50)

Definition of 'criticize' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
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. (verb) criticize, criticise
act as a critic
"Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"


Definition of 'criticize' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (verb) criticize
≠praise
Soldiers are not allowed to criticize the war.; a speech sharply criticizing the government for not helping



'criticize' - Nearby Entries  

critic  criticise  criticism  criticize  critique  critter  critter sitter  



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