ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsCcriticize
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criticize
Meaning: to point out faults or problems in something
criticize in a sentence
How criticize is used in real sentences:
The reviewer criticized the game for having confusing instructions.
The editor criticized the article because several facts were incorrect.
“Instead, he began to criticize Leo's work and listed every loose nail.”
— from the passage Six Hours to Curtain
Synonyms for criticize
Other words for criticize — critique, fault and blame — carry the same meaning.
- critique
- fault
- blame
Antonyms of criticize
Words that mean the opposite of criticize:
- praise
- applaud
Where it comes from
From Greek kritikos 'able to judge'
Memory hook
To criticize is to shine a spotlight on problems that need improvement.