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Criticize

Definition

(verb) To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings

Examples

My cat loves to criticize my cooking, especially when I forget to add tuna.
  • Don't criticize my handwriting.

  • He criticized the price of the concert tickets at dinner.

  • It's fair to criticize the new parking rules on Main Street.

  • After the meeting, Lina criticized the way Marc handled the budget.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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