Criticize meaning

What does “criticize” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“criticize” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.

criticize

verb

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”
Synonymsknock criticise pick apart
Oppositespraise
act as a critic
“Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either”
Synonymscriticise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for criticize✦Unscramble CRITICIZE