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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 criticised word
- verb with object criticised to censure or find fault with. 1
- verb with object criticised to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review. 1
- verb without object criticised to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly. 1
- verb without object criticised to make judgments as to merits and faults. 1
- noun criticised Simple past tense and past participle of criticise. 1
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Origin of criticised
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 Criticised
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
criticised 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.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
criticised usage trend in Literature
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adjective criticised
- critiqued — Simple past tense and past participle of critique.
Antonyms for criticised
adjective criticised
- top drawer — the highest level in rank, excellence, or importance: a musician strictly out of the top drawer.
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