criticize — to 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
The film director harshly criticizes the actor's performance during rehearsal.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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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📝Examples
“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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