criticize

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. verb act as a critic

Etymology

From critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

knock, criticise, pick apart

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