English / word
criticize
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings
In context
01
Do not criticize him in front of guests.
02
The teacher criticized the essay but praised the idea.
Synonyms
judge,condemn,blame
Antonyms
praise,approve,commend
Collocations
criticize harshly,criticize publicly,heavily criticized
Verb forms
Past: criticized · Past participle: criticized · -ing: criticizing