English · Word Candidate

criticize

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

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Also seen as: criticizes · criticizing · criticized

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To find fault (with something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tìm lỗi (với điều gì đó)

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VerbRegister: US

They criticized him for endangering people's lives.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đánh giá (điều gì đó), đánh giá ưu và nhược điểm

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VerbRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “criticize” mean?

To find fault (with something).

Is “criticize” formal or informal?

criticize is generally US.

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