Definition of criticize

Definitions

Verb

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don''t knock the food--it''s free"

Verb

act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"

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criticise knock pick apart

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praise

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act comment notice point out remark

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