Definition of criticize in English:

criticize

(British criticise)

verb ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪzˈkrɪdəˌsaɪz

[with object]

1Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
批评；批判；指责
the opposition criticized the government's failure to consult adequately
反对党指责政府未能充分进行协商。
technicians were criticized for defective workmanship
技师们因工艺缺陷而受到批评。
Example sentencesExamples
- The developer is criticized for relying on a private company for some of the supply.
- The few congressional dissenters at the time were criticized for lack of patriotism.
- During his latter Presidency he was criticized for spending too much time golfing and trout fishing.
- Such policies are frequently criticized for being unnecessarily confrontational.
- They build a player up, knock him down and then start criticising personalities.
- You shouldn't just focus on the faults or difficulties and criticize the country.
- The opposition is criticizing the handouts while not promising to reverse them.
- Advocates of the views are often criticized for leaving use vague.
- The agency was criticized for its slow reaction to the launch last month.
- She is often criticized for not caring enough, or showing that she does enough.
- Suffering from poor health, he was also criticized for poor generalship by fellow-officers.
- The trait he was criticized for most is now the one that earns him the greatest praise.
- Many people cowered from criticising him, not least because of his readiness to confront his critics in the libel courts.
- However, the Singapore press is criticized for its coverage of local politics.
- The deal was criticized for not doing enough to promote third world development.
- We were criticized for taking what was deemed to be an unduly apocalyptic view of the industry.
- It seems to me that philosophers are often criticized for always demanding rational explanations.
- It will be inevitable that they are severely criticized for betraying their country.
- The trial judge was criticized for not giving more weight to oral testimony.
- It sounds to me like you think you are all high and mighty and anybody that knocks you down a peg is criticized for it.
Synonyms
find fault with, censure, denounce, condemn, arraign, attack, lambaste, pillory, disapprove of, carp at, cavil at, rail against, inveigh against, cast aspersions on, pour scorn on, disparage, denigrate, deprecate, malign, vilify, besmirch, run down, give a bad press to
North American slur
informal knock, pan, slam, hammer, blast, bad-mouth, nitpick about, throw brickbats at, give flak to, lay into, lace into, pull to pieces, pull apart, pick holes in, hit out at, maul, savage, roast, skewer, crucify
British informal slag off, have a go at, give some stick to, monster, slate, rubbish
North American informal pummel, cut up, trash, bag on
Australian/New Zealand informal bag
Australian informal sledge
dated rate
archaic slash, vituperate against, reprobate
rare animadvert on, objurgate, excoriate, asperse, derogate, reprehend
2Form and express a judgement of (a literary or artistic work)
评论；评价（文艺作品）
a literary text may be criticized on two grounds: the semantic and the expressive
文学作品可从两个方面加以评价：语义学方面和表达方面。
Example sentencesExamples
- In his later school years his close friends were a group of boys who met on a regular basis to exchange and criticize each other's literary work.
- But, criticizing Tolstoy, some theorists point out that an artist need not have the feeling in question in order to express it.
- In addition, both writers were admired and criticized by artistic women of the day.

Derivatives

criticizable

adjectiveˈkrɪtɪsʌɪzəb(ə)lˈkrɪdəˌsaɪzəb(ə)l

I am not persuaded that, although it could have been made quicker, the period of time was in fact so long as to constitute criticisable delay.
Example sentencesExamples
- He was arguably coloured by notions of lack of consensus between the parties and is criticisable today.
- In this case a criticizable attitude is indicated by your act.
- Thus, among many other consequences, theories should aim at being very clear and criticisable so that they can, if need be, be proven wrong.
- This surely happens, and is morally criticizable.

criticizer

noun

She quickly became a chronic shouter and criticizer of her husband.
Example sentencesExamples
- If you ask me, I think we ought to go right back to good old Plan A where we criticize the criticizers.
- I have been both the criticized and the criticizer.
- Recognize your criticizers for what they often are: those who love you best.
- You are one of my faithful reviewers and constructive criticizers.

Definition of criticize in US English:

criticize

(British criticise)

verbˈkridəˌsīzˈkrɪdəˌsaɪz

[with object]

1Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
批评；批判；指责
technicians were criticized for defective workmanship
技师们因工艺缺陷而受到批评。
states criticized the failure to provide an adequate and permanent compensation
Example sentencesExamples
- The agency was criticized for its slow reaction to the launch last month.
- It will be inevitable that they are severely criticized for betraying their country.
- You shouldn't just focus on the faults or difficulties and criticize the country.
- However, the Singapore press is criticized for its coverage of local politics.
- We were criticized for taking what was deemed to be an unduly apocalyptic view of the industry.
- The developer is criticized for relying on a private company for some of the supply.
- The trait he was criticized for most is now the one that earns him the greatest praise.
- The opposition is criticizing the handouts while not promising to reverse them.
- Advocates of the views are often criticized for leaving use vague.
- The trial judge was criticized for not giving more weight to oral testimony.
- The few congressional dissenters at the time were criticized for lack of patriotism.
- The deal was criticized for not doing enough to promote third world development.
- Many people cowered from criticising him, not least because of his readiness to confront his critics in the libel courts.
- During his latter Presidency he was criticized for spending too much time golfing and trout fishing.
- They build a player up, knock him down and then start criticising personalities.
- It sounds to me like you think you are all high and mighty and anybody that knocks you down a peg is criticized for it.
- Such policies are frequently criticized for being unnecessarily confrontational.
- Suffering from poor health, he was also criticized for poor generalship by fellow-officers.
- She is often criticized for not caring enough, or showing that she does enough.
- It seems to me that philosophers are often criticized for always demanding rational explanations.
Synonyms
find fault with, censure, denounce, condemn, arraign, attack, lambaste, pillory, disapprove of, carp at, cavil at, rail against, inveigh against, cast aspersions on, pour scorn on, disparage, denigrate, deprecate, malign, vilify, besmirch, run down, give a bad press to
2Form and express a sophisticated judgment of (a literary or artistic work)
评论；评价（文艺作品）
a literary text may be criticized on two grounds: the semantic and the expressive
文学作品可从两个方面加以评价：语义学方面和表达方面。
Example sentencesExamples
- But, criticizing Tolstoy, some theorists point out that an artist need not have the feeling in question in order to express it.
- In addition, both writers were admired and criticized by artistic women of the day.
- In his later school years his close friends were a group of boys who met on a regular basis to exchange and criticize each other's literary work.

单词	criticize
释义	Definition of criticize in English: criticize (British criticise) verb ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪzˈkrɪdəˌsaɪz [with object] 1Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. 批评；批判；指责 the opposition criticized the government's failure to consult adequately 反对党指责政府未能充分进行协商。 technicians were criticized for defective workmanship 技师们因工艺缺陷而受到批评。 Example sentencesExamples The developer is criticized for relying on a private company for some of the supply. The few congressional dissenters at the time were criticized for lack of patriotism. During his latter Presidency he was criticized for spending too much time golfing and trout fishing. Such policies are frequently criticized for being unnecessarily confrontational. They build a player up, knock him down and then start criticising personalities. You shouldn't just focus on the faults or difficulties and criticize the country. The opposition is criticizing the handouts while not promising to reverse them. Advocates of the views are often criticized for leaving use vague. The agency was criticized for its slow reaction to the launch last month. She is often criticized for not caring enough, or showing that she does enough. Suffering from poor health, he was also criticized for poor generalship by fellow-officers. The trait he was criticized for most is now the one that earns him the greatest praise. Many people cowered from criticising him, not least because of his readiness to confront his critics in the libel courts. However, the Singapore press is criticized for its coverage of local politics. The deal was criticized for not doing enough to promote third world development. We were criticized for taking what was deemed to be an unduly apocalyptic view of the industry. It seems to me that philosophers are often criticized for always demanding rational explanations. It will be inevitable that they are severely criticized for betraying their country. The trial judge was criticized for not giving more weight to oral testimony. It sounds to me like you think you are all high and mighty and anybody that knocks you down a peg is criticized for it. Synonyms find fault with, censure, denounce, condemn, arraign, attack, lambaste, pillory, disapprove of, carp at, cavil at, rail against, inveigh against, cast aspersions on, pour scorn on, disparage, denigrate, deprecate, malign, vilify, besmirch, run down, give a bad press to North American slur informal knock, pan, slam, hammer, blast, bad-mouth, nitpick about, throw brickbats at, give flak to, lay into, lace into, pull to pieces, pull apart, pick holes in, hit out at, maul, savage, roast, skewer, crucify British informal slag off, have a go at, give some stick to, monster, slate, rubbish North American informal pummel, cut up, trash, bag on Australian/New Zealand informal bag Australian informal sledge dated rate archaic slash, vituperate against, reprobate rare animadvert on, objurgate, excoriate, asperse, derogate, reprehend 2Form and express a judgement of (a literary or artistic work) 评论；评价（文艺作品） a literary text may be criticized on two grounds: the semantic and the expressive 文学作品可从两个方面加以评价：语义学方面和表达方面。 Example sentencesExamples In his later school years his close friends were a group of boys who met on a regular basis to exchange and criticize each other's literary work. But, criticizing Tolstoy, some theorists point out that an artist need not have the feeling in question in order to express it. In addition, both writers were admired and criticized by artistic women of the day. Derivatives criticizable adjectiveˈkrɪtɪsʌɪzəb(ə)lˈkrɪdəˌsaɪzəb(ə)l I am not persuaded that, although it could have been made quicker, the period of time was in fact so long as to constitute criticisable delay. Example sentencesExamples He was arguably coloured by notions of lack of consensus between the parties and is criticisable today. In this case a criticizable attitude is indicated by your act. Thus, among many other consequences, theories should aim at being very clear and criticisable so that they can, if need be, be proven wrong. This surely happens, and is morally criticizable. criticizer noun She quickly became a chronic shouter and criticizer of her husband. Example sentencesExamples If you ask me, I think we ought to go right back to good old Plan A where we criticize the criticizers. I have been both the criticized and the criticizer. Recognize your criticizers for what they often are: those who love you best. You are one of my faithful reviewers and constructive criticizers. Definition of criticize in US English: criticize (British criticise) verbˈkridəˌsīzˈkrɪdəˌsaɪz [with object] 1Indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way. 批评；批判；指责 technicians were criticized for defective workmanship 技师们因工艺缺陷而受到批评。 states criticized the failure to provide an adequate and permanent compensation Example sentencesExamples The agency was criticized for its slow reaction to the launch last month. It will be inevitable that they are severely criticized for betraying their country. You shouldn't just focus on the faults or difficulties and criticize the country. However, the Singapore press is criticized for its coverage of local politics. We were criticized for taking what was deemed to be an unduly apocalyptic view of the industry. The developer is criticized for relying on a private company for some of the supply. The trait he was criticized for most is now the one that earns him the greatest praise. The opposition is criticizing the handouts while not promising to reverse them. Advocates of the views are often criticized for leaving use vague. The trial judge was criticized for not giving more weight to oral testimony. The few congressional dissenters at the time were criticized for lack of patriotism. The deal was criticized for not doing enough to promote third world development. Many people cowered from criticising him, not least because of his readiness to confront his critics in the libel courts. During his latter Presidency he was criticized for spending too much time golfing and trout fishing. They build a player up, knock him down and then start criticising personalities. It sounds to me like you think you are all high and mighty and anybody that knocks you down a peg is criticized for it. Such policies are frequently criticized for being unnecessarily confrontational. Suffering from poor health, he was also criticized for poor generalship by fellow-officers. She is often criticized for not caring enough, or showing that she does enough. It seems to me that philosophers are often criticized for always demanding rational explanations. Synonyms find fault with, censure, denounce, condemn, arraign, attack, lambaste, pillory, disapprove of, carp at, cavil at, rail against, inveigh against, cast aspersions on, pour scorn on, disparage, denigrate, deprecate, malign, vilify, besmirch, run down, give a bad press to 2Form and express a sophisticated judgment of (a literary or artistic work) 评论；评价（文艺作品） a literary text may be criticized on two grounds: the semantic and the expressive 文学作品可从两个方面加以评价：语义学方面和表达方面。 Example sentencesExamples But, criticizing Tolstoy, some theorists point out that an artist need not have the feeling in question in order to express it. In addition, both writers were admired and criticized by artistic women of the day. In his later school years his close friends were a group of boys who met on a regular basis to exchange and criticize each other's literary work.
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