over-criticize

o·ver-crit·i·cize

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Definitions of over-criticize word

verb with object over-criticize to censure or find fault with. 1
verb with object over-criticize to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review. 1
verb without object over-criticize to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly. 1
verb without object over-criticize to make judgments as to merits and faults. 1

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1640-50; critic + -ize

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adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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