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Added 8 October 2026

criticize

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ verb

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To find fault (with something).
They criticized him for endangering people's lives.
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

Origin

From critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).

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