criticize
/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/
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Also seen as: criticizes · criticizing · criticized
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To find fault (with something).
VerbRegister: US
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.
VerbRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “criticize” mean?
To find fault (with something).
Is “criticize” formal or informal?
criticize is generally US.