Synonyms for criticize
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : krit-uh-sahyz |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz |
Top 10 synonyms for criticize Other synonyms for the word criticize
- animadvert on
- appraise
- assess
- bash
- blister
- carp
- clobber
- come down on
- comment upon
- cut down
- cut to bits
- cut up
- denunciate
- disparage
- do a number on
- dress down
- evaluate
- examine
- find fault
- fluff
- fulminate against
- fustigate
- give bad press
- give opinion
- hit
- judge
- jump on
- knock
- lambaste
- nag at
- nit-pick
- pan
- pass judgment on
- pick at
- probe
- rap
- reprehend
- reprobate
- reprove
- review
- rip
- roast
- scathe
- scorch
- scrutinize
- skin
- skin alive
- slam
- slog
- slug
- study
- take down
- trash
- trim
- zap
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for criticize
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