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What does criticize mean?
Definitions in simple English

criticize Verb

— If you criticize something, you say bad things about it.

criticize

— verb (= knock, criticise) 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 — verb (= criticise) act as a critic Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either

Synonyms criticize synonyms

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censure criticise blame scold reproach find fault judge condemn review reprimand complain comment reprove knock find fault with ridicule carp accuse tell off speak ill of satirize indict denounce attack animadvert tell on rebuke fault evaluate critique charge warn upbraid insult grumble decry criticism cavil belittle assault appraise tear to shreds slander scorn score revile reprobate repay remonstrate reimburse

Topics criticize topics

What do people use criticize to talk about?
Language and thought Communication Say

Criticize
Language and thought Communication Say Criticize

Insult
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Accuse, confront

Conjugation criticize conjugation

How do you conjugate criticize?

criticize · verb

Examples criticize examples

How do I use criticize in a sentence?

Simple sentences

Girls criticize each other.
I don't want to criticize Tom.
Don't take it amiss if I criticize your work.
Please don't get angry if I criticize.
It is not right to criticize people behind their backs.
In Japan we may criticize the government freely.
He can only criticize people behind their backs.
Few, if any, will criticize him.
Don't criticize him in public.
No one found any reason to criticize his actions.
His dissertation contains nothing to criticize.
I didn't criticize him.
A women who doesn't criticize you anymore is a women who doesn't love you anymore.
Far be it from me to criticize, but your dress is rather loud.
She was heard to criticize the manager.
As a general rule, it's simple to criticize, but difficult to produce alternative suggestions.
You may do everything but criticize me.
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes.
All you do is criticize others.

Movie subtitles

Perhaps there's something better for me to criticize?
A civilian daring to criticize the army.
You mustn't criticize other people's hobbies.
After all, who am I to criticize anybody?
Darlene Merriwether, how dare you criticize me!
Do you presume to criticize the Great Oz?
To have the right to criticize, you must believe in some truth.
I don't mean to criticize.
He shares everything he has, and you- behind his back, you sneer at him and criticize!
And the more we quarrel and criticize and misunderstand each other, the bigger the ocean gets, and the smaller the boat.
I'm sure you didn't come here merely to criticize the decorations.
I do not criticize buses but I protest against all those priority cards.
Now, sir. This may teach you to criticize my pleasures.
What gives you the real right to criticize me?
Look, kid, just give me five seconds and I swear to you, I will never criticize this movement again.
Wonderful! Wonderful, Morris! Only, may I criticize.
If I may criticize one last time?
I was a fool to let you pick on me and criticize my writings.
Before you criticize, let them get to work.
He can't criticize priests all day and then.
You are certainly not in a position to criticize Her Highness!
Do you presume to criticize the great Oz?
Hey, you're not going to criticize me, are you?
How dare you criticize my actions?
I didn't call a doctor to criticize me, but to do his job.
So where do you get the right to criticize me in print?
Only a bastard like you would criticize his own mother!
You criticize our traditions 'cause you were not born here, but.
The trouble is that some people will criticize if they know. Who will know?
Then there were my aunts, those aunts that all families have, who ask questions and criticize and and snoop.
It's probably mine, but let's look at it, examine it- examine it, criticize it- if this thing of tom brings it out into the open, let it come out!

News and current affairs

It is all too easy to criticize the specifics of the IMF plan.
What was very surprising, particularly given his finger-wagging visits to America and other rich democracies, was that the Pope did not criticize the Polish people for their robust materialism.
It may also be that notice has been taken of the precedent, and that those authorities that intend to use it to justify future moves are loathe to criticize it.
Congress is reluctant to be portrayed as failing to support troops in the field; while they will criticize, they will not block Bush's plan.
But regional neighbors find it hard to criticize one another's policies and demand course corrections.
One could criticize the Chinese regulator on the grounds that the effect of its moves to increase margin requirements did not last long; or one could criticize it on the grounds that its moves caused the recent crash.
It was far easier for him to criticize Zimbabwe, Cuba, and Burma than Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and his initial criticism of Egypt was soon toned down.
He somehow found it easier to criticize Zimbabwe, Cuba, and Burma than Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and he quickly toned down his initial reproach of Egypt.
So analysts--mindlessly one is tempted to say--praise Mexico for its progress in controlling its budget and inflation, but criticize it for lack of progress in electricity reform.
MUNICH - There is much to criticize in economics nowadays.
Criticizing institutions is as essential a part of democracy as protecting enumerated legal rights. But Europe's institutions are hard to criticize because they produce acts that ordinary people cannot name or understand.
The draft constitutional document presented last week introduces small but significant changes that may empower Europe's citizens to both identify with and criticize Europe.
One can criticize details of Brock's case: a deeper understanding of Keynes would have given him a more persuasive response to the objection that, if state-financed projects were worth doing, the private sector would be doing them.
Moreover, they all criticize the Clinton-era practice of routinely clearing America's policy positions first with Israel, which is hardly likely to win Arab confidence or support.
In free countries, every citizen has the right to say what he or she wants, believe what he or she wants, and criticize or mock what he or she wants - in writing, drawings, or any other form of peaceful expression.
Wen said that political reform, including opportunities for citizens to criticize and monitor the government, is necessary to sustain China's breakneck economic growth.
Those who criticize the Bank's stance on corruption do not do so because they favor corruption.
The Fund can help to prevent future crisis of this kind, but only if it first prevents undue influence on its capacity to scrutinize, and if necessary criticize, influential countries' policies and regulations.
One may criticize the cynicism of the Chinese, but it is China that has contributed more than any other country to the transformation of Africa's self-image.
Thus, the French do not criticize Hollande on the ground of ethics, but on the ground of politics.
An increasing number of Latin American countries have elected left-wing presidents who criticize market reforms and globalization.
Third, as usual, Israel has accused of anti-Semitism those who have dared to criticize its disproportionate response to Hamas's indefensible rocket attacks and its collective punishment of Palestinians.
If they agreed to it, then they would lose their ability to freely criticize Cardoso's policies.

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