criticize Synonyms
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Strong:
Weak:
- kvetch
- take-to-task
- reproach
- reprehend
- slag
- grouse
- reprove
- decry
- chide
- deride
- crucify
- snipe-at-
- berate
- nick-at-
- belittle
- quibble
- clobber
- murmur
- moan
- admonish
- upbraid
- assail
- whine
- dis
- excoriate
- blast
- beef
- slash
- lambast
- mutter
- disparage
- gripe
- bitch
- bad-mouth
- skewer
- reprimand
- growl
- rebuke
- castigate
- lash
- grumble
- kick
- cavil
- come-down-hard-on-
criticize Meaning
criticize (v)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
act as a critic
criticize Sentence Examples
- It's easy to criticize others, but offering solutions is more productive.
- He didn't hesitate to criticize the company's decision to cut employee benefits.
- She felt hurt when her work was criticized by her colleagues.
- Constructive criticism can be valuable for personal and professional growth.
- Some people are quick to criticize without considering the impact of their words.
- The professor criticized the student's essay for its lack of evidence and coherence.
- It's important to criticize ideas, not individuals, in a respectful manner.
- The manager criticized the team's performance during the meeting, urging them to improve.
- Despite the criticism, she remained confident in her abilities and vision.
- The coach criticized the player's lack of effort during practice, pushing them to work harder.
FAQs About the word criticize
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws, act as a critic
knock, denounce, condemn, fault,blame, diss, scold, find fault (with), dispraise, tweak
laud, praise,praise, extol, recommend, approve, recommend, endorse, commend, commend
It's easy to criticize others, but offering solutions is more productive.
He didn't hesitate to criticize the company's decision to cut employee benefits.
She felt hurt when her work was criticized by her colleagues.
Constructive criticism can be valuable for personal and professional growth.
