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- [krit-uh-sahyz]
- /ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz/
- /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krit-uh-sahyz]
- /ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz/
Definitions of criticise word
- abbreviation CRITICISE criticize 3
- verb with object criticise to censure or find fault with. 1
- verb with object criticise to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review. 1
- verb without object criticise to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly. 1
- verb without object criticise to make judgments as to merits and faults. 1
- noun criticise To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults. 1
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Origin of criticise
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; critic + -ize
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Parts of speech for Criticise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
criticise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for criticise
verb criticise
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
- pan — an international distress signal used by shore stations to inform a ship, aircraft, etc., of something vital to its safety or to the safety of one of its passengers.
- carp — A carp is a kind of fish that lives in lakes and rivers.
Antonyms for criticise
verb criticise
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- forgive — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
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