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criticize

verb

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

    “The paper criticized the new movie”

verb

  1. act as a critic

    “Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either”

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Example Sentences

The paper criticized the new movie
Don't knock the food — it's free
Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either

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