criticize

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

verbcrit · i · cize

Think: a CRITIC uses wise eyes—crit-ic-IZE (ends with -ize like “realize”).

Yes, it's criticize. Remember the ending is **-cize** (not -size): criti + cize.

Definition

  1. verbto point out faults or problems in someone or something; to judge something by discussing what is good and bad about it

Examples

  • It’s easy to criticize a plan, but harder to suggest a better one.
  • The coach didn’t criticize Maya’s effort—only her footwork.
  • Before you criticize the article, read the sources it cites.

Synonyms

judgeevaluatefaultcondemnreview

Antonyms

praisecommend

Translations

ES criticarPT criticarFR critiquer

Common misspellings

critisizecritacizecritizecriticisecriticizeecritcize

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