Antonyms for criticize

Grammar : Verb

Spell : krit-uh-sahyz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz

Definition of criticize

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 :

She was not in any condition to criticize the appearance of another woman.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

When they criticize I am annoyed and when they praise I am uneasy.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Grammarians may criticize the syntax of the President's message, and the style.
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

But it was not Calhoun's function to criticize when it could be avoided.
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

Yes, is the reply, and I will criticize you and myself, as well as him.
Extract from : « Laws » by Plato

She was more likely to champion than criticize our ways and habits now.
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Now that his mother had wounded his vanity he could criticize her thus.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

He was poor; therefore he would never dare to criticize his benefactress.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

I'd be more polite than to criticize his linny-ments like that.
Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther

He advocated turning the other cheek but did not criticize war.
Extract from : « The Mistakes of Jesus » by William Floyd

Synonyms for criticize

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