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criticizeto express disapproval of someone or something; to judge the faults of

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to express disapproval of someone or something; to judge the faults of

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

Korean meaning: 비판하다, 비난하다, 혹평하다

Korean pronunciation: **크리**티사이즈

Example Sentences

  • My mom criticized my cooking so much that even the smoke detector joined in.
  • The movie was heavily criticized by critics for its poor plot.
  • Instead of just criticizing, why don't you offer some solutions?

criticize

VERB

//ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz//

to express disapproval of someone or something; to judge the faults of

criticize concept
💡 Concept

to express disapproval of someone or something; to judge the faults of

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootcritic
Suffix--ize

Origin

From Greek 'kritikos' meaning 'able to judge or discern', derived from 'krinein' meaning 'to separate or judge'. The suffix '-ize' is added to create a verb form meaning 'to make or practice as'.

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🎵Rhyme

analyzerealizeorganize
analyze
realize
organize

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📝Examples

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My mom criticized my cooking so much that even the smoke detector joined in.

The movie was heavily criticized by critics for its poor plot.

Instead of just criticizing, why don't you offer some solutions?

He's always quick to criticize others but never looks at his own mistakes.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

blamecondemndenouncereproachcensure

Antonyms

praisecommendcompliment

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