criticize
verb
crit·i·cize
ˈkri-tə-ˌsīz 
criticized; criticizing
: to act as a critic
1
: to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly : evaluate
He asked me to criticize his drawings.
2
: to find fault with : point out the faults of
His boss criticized him for his sloppy work.
criticizer
noun
Synonyms
Examples of criticize in a Sentence
His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits.
The judge was widely criticized for his verdict.
The editor criticized the author's work as trite.
It seems as though all he ever does is criticize.
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Tapping Daft Punk to score the film was the one decision made by director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) that no one criticized.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
He has been criticized for not publicly disclosing his daughter, Rhiannon Do, was employed by the nonprofit – though that is not a violation of county policy or state law.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 9 Aug. 2024
Prosecutor But the news that Wilson would not be charged was roundly criticized.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
But Pelosi repeatedly criticized the Republican nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2024
He has been criticized for not publicly disclosing his daughter, Rhiannon Do, was employed by the nonprofit – though that is not a violation of county policy or state law.
—Tony Saavedra, Orange County Register, 9 Aug. 2024
Prosecutor But the news that Wilson would not be charged was roundly criticized.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
But Pelosi repeatedly criticized the Republican nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Criticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criticize. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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criticize
verb
crit·i·cize
ˈkrit-ə-ˌsīz
criticized; criticizing
1
: to examine and judge as a critic
2
: to find fault with
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