criticise
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
verbcrit · i · cise
A CRITIC will say it—CRITIC + I + SE = criticise.
Yes, it's criticise. Keep the middle as “critic-” (like critic) and end with “-ise” (British spelling, not “-ize”).
Definitions
- verbto express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or problems
- verbto evaluate or analyze something carefully, often by discussing its strengths and weaknesses
Examples
- “It’s easy to criticise a plan, but harder to suggest a better one.”
- “The reviewer will criticise the film’s pacing but praise its acting.”
- “Try to criticise the idea without attacking the person who shared it.”
Synonyms
condemnfaultcensuredisapprove ofevaluate
Antonyms
praisecommend
Translations
ES criticarPT criticarFR critiquer
Common misspellings
critisisecritacisecritisizecriticizecritiscisecritici se
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