Word CRITICIZE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

criticize

🇺🇸 [ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz]

Meanings

To express disapproval or find fault with something or someone. It involves offering an analysis or judgment, typically focusing on areas that need improvement.

Examples

• She criticized his decision to postpone the meeting.
• The manager criticized the team's performance after the project failed.
• He tends to criticize others without offering constructive feedback.

Synonyms

condemn • disapprove • evaluate

Antonyms

praise • compliment • commend