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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 criticising word
- verb with object criticising to censure or find fault with. 1
- verb with object criticising to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review. 1
- verb without object criticising to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly. 1
- verb without object criticising to make judgments as to merits and faults. 1
- noun criticising Present participle of criticise. 1
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Origin of criticising
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 Criticising
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
criticising 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.
criticising usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for criticising
adjective criticising
- grousing — to grumble; complain: I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work.
- nit-picking — to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
noun criticising
- critiquing — an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
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