Definitions for criticize
ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪzcrit·i·cize

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1. knock, criticize, criticise, pick apartverb

   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. criticize, criticiseverb

   act as a critic

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

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1. criticizeverb

   to find fault (with something)

2. criticizeverb

   to evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults

3. Etymology: Century 1911: from

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1. Criticize

   Criticize is a song written by Alexander O'Neal and Jellybean Johnson and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It was the second single from O'Neal's second solo album, Hearsay (1987). The song's distinctive backing vocals were performed by Lisa Keith. Following the successful chart performances of the Hearsay single "Fake", "Criticize" was released as the album's second single.

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1. criticize

   To criticize is to express disapproval, negative judgement, or analysis of the faults and mistakes of a person, thing, or idea. It involves evaluating or judging the merits and faults of something and expressing these views in an articulate manner. Criticism can be constructive, offering suggestions for improvement, or destructive, highlighting flaws without offering solutions.

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1. Criticize

   "Criticize" is Alexander O'Neal's biggest UK hit to date. Released in 1987, it reached #4 in the United Kingdom and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in O'Neal's native United States. It was one of his only two hits to chart in the Republic of Ireland. "Criticize" reached #70 in the Billboard Hot 100. It features on O'Neal's second album Hearsay along with a number of his other hits including "What Can I Say", "Never Knew Love Like This", "The Lovers", "Hearsay" and "Fake". The song is featured in the soundtrack of the video game Grand Theft Auto IV on the in-game radio station "The Vibe 98.8".

British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'criticize' in Verbs Frequency: #797

How to pronounce criticize?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of criticize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of criticize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of criticize in a Sentence

1. Vince Lombardi:

   Praise in public criticize in private.

2. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders:

   Will I criticize Hillary Clinton on her position of TPP, or the lack of position? Will I criticize her on her views of Wall Street? Will I criticize her on foreign policy? That's what democracy is about, but taking cheap shots at people, making it personal, I don't think that's what politics should be about.

3. Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga:

   A situation has been created where no one can criticize the current administration.

4. Charles Horton Cooley:

   One should never criticize his own work except in a fresh and hopeful mood. The self-criticism of a tired mind is suicide.

5. Dale Carnegie:

   Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do.

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