criticize verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . [intransitive, transitive] to say that you think somebody something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody something All you ever do is criticize! criticize somebody something The decision was harshly criticized by environmental groups
Criticize Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits The judge was widely roundly criticized for his verdict The editor criticized the author's work as trite It seems as though all he ever does is criticize He asked me to criticize [= critique] his drawings
Criticised - definition of criticised by The Free Dictionary Criticize can mean merely to evaluate without necessarily finding fault; however, usually the word implies the expression of disapproval: formed a panel to criticize the students' works; was angry when his parents criticized the way he dressed
CRITICIZE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them His mother had rarely criticized him or any of her children [VERB noun] The minister criticised the police for failing to come up with any leads [VERB noun + for]
Criticised Definition Meaning | YourDictionary Simple past tense and past participle of criticise Although severely criticised for his conduct of the expedition, he received, in October 1779, the thanks of Congress In politics he held that good laws were better than good rulers, and criticised papal infallibility in temporal affairs