CEFR B2

criticize

verb

Meaning

To indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Examples

He was always criticizing his colleagues' work.
It's easy to criticize, but hard to do better.

Synonyms: disapprove, find fault with, censure, denounce

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criticize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

Definition

To indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

Examples

He was always criticizing his colleagues' work.
It's easy to criticize, but hard to do better.

How to Use criticize

criticize someone/something (prepositional phrase): To express disapproval of a person or thing. — "The teacher criticized the student's lack of effort."
criticize someone for something (prepositional phrase): To express disapproval of a person because of a specific action or behavior. — "They criticized her for being late."
criticize a work (collocation): To analyze and evaluate an artistic or literary creation. — "The book was widely criticized for its complex plot."

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