Antonyms for criticizing

Grammar : Verb

Spell : krit-uh-sahyz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz

Definition of criticizing

Origin : 1640s, "to pass judgment on something" (usually unfavorable), from critic + -ize. Meaning "to discuss critically" is from 1660s; that of "to censure" is from 1704. Related: Criticized; criticizing.

verb disapprove, judge as bad
verb analyze, interpret

Example sentences :

However, with all my criticizing, I think that your magazine is a good one.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 » by Various

Criticizing whether she's fit for me or no, as if there were room for doubt on the matter!
Extract from : « A Pair of Blue Eyes » by Thomas Hardy

Apparently I, a civilian, was criticizing the judgment of the Army.
Extract from : « Sense from Thought Divide » by Mark Irvin Clifton

He turned and examined them, with a pleased yet criticizing eye.
Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz

There will also be a more or less extensive circle of criticizing friends.
Extract from : « Women's Wild Oats » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

Beyond this she was unwilling to go in criticizing her one-time friend.
Extract from : « Susan B. Anthony » by Alma Lutz

Those who can praise well are always adepts at criticizing adversely.
Extract from : « Conversation » by Mary Greer Conklin

But I must not get into the habit of criticizing other people's methods too severely.
Extract from : « Story of My Life » by Helen Keller

"I have quarrelled with them," he answered, staring at his mutton as though he were criticizing it.
Extract from : « The Yellow God » by H. Rider Haggard

Martin had been talking to the huntsman, and criticizing the hounds.
Extract from : « The Kellys and the O'Kellys » by Anthony Trollope

Synonyms for criticizing

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