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

  1. verbto express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or problems
  2. 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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