Definition
Definition of criticizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
disapprovingexpressing disapproval or finding fault
- Her criticizing tone made everyone uncomfortable.
- His criticizing remarks were hard to ignore.
- The article was full of criticizing comments.
Origin of criticizing
Greek, kritikos (able to discern)
Terms with criticizing included in their meaning
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writing
write notes explaining or criticizing a text
public criticism
act of publicly criticizing or condemning someone or something
communication
stop bothering or criticizing me
relief
stop criticizing or pressuring someone
double standards
act of criticizing others for behavior which one engages in as well
nagging
constantly pressuring or criticizing someone
criticizing
begin to criticize or analyze sharply
speech
long angry speech criticizing someone or something
public criticism
publicly identifying and criticizing wrongdoers to shame them
criticism
criticizing after knowing the outcome
criticizing
make a quick unfair criticism or remark
pressure
constantly criticizing or closely watching someone about something
behavior
criticizing or belittling someone
lack of manners
criticizing someone for lacking manners
communication
stop bothering or criticizing someone
informal
stop criticizing or nagging someone
relief
stop criticizing or pressuring someone
criticizing
attack or criticize something intensely
criticism
article or report criticizing someone or something
critical
scolding or criticizing in a stern way
criticizing
criticize someone repeatedly
criticism
join others in criticizing or attacking someone
reproval
long speech criticizing someone's behavior
critical
criticizing someone or something harshly
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- French:critique, ...
- German:kritisch, ...
- Italian:disapprovante, ...
- Spanish:crítico, ...
- Portuguese:crítico, ...
- Chinese:批评的, ...
- Japanese:批判的な, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتِقادي, ...
- Hebrew:בִּקּוֹרְתִּי, ...
- Russian:критический, ...
- Ukrainian:осудливий, ...
- Hindi:आलोचनात्मक, ...
Definition of criticize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
communicationUS express disapproval by pointing out faultsUS
- She criticized his decision to leave.
2.
detailed evaluationTECH. US judge strengths and weaknesses in a detailed wayTECH. US
- She will criticize the new movie in her article.
Expressions with criticize
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criticize someone or something excessively
They will criticize to death any new policy introduced by the government.
criticize someone very harshly and thoroughly
The manager criticized the employee to the bone for the mistake.
speak negatively about someone without their knowledge
They often criticize behind his back, but never to his face.
strongly say something is wrong or bad in public
The mayor was roundly criticized for her decision.
Origin of criticize
Greek, kritikos (able to discern)
Examples of criticize in a sentence
He tends to criticize movies harshly. Don't criticize my cooking without tasting it first. He will criticize the proposal during the meeting.
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- French:critiquer, porter un jugement sur, ...
- German:kritisieren, begutachten, ...
- Italian:criticare, analizzare criticamente, ...
- Spanish:criticar, analizar críticamente, ...
- Portuguese:criticar, fazer uma análise crítica, ...
- Chinese:批评, 评论, ...
- Japanese:批判する, 批評する, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتَقَدَ, قَيَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַקֵּר, לְנַתֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:критиковать, давать критическую оценку, ...
- Ukrainian:критикувати, аналізувати, ...
- Hindi:आलोचना करना, समीक्षा करना, ...
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