criticize
/'kritisaiz/ Cách viết khác : (criticise) /'kritisaiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or problems: To judge the merits and faults of something, often with a negative emphasis on the faults.
- To evaluate or analyze something, especially in a detailed way: To act as a critic, examining and judging the quality of a work of art, performance, or idea.
Usage and Examples
- To express disapproval or find fault:
- The manager criticized the report for its lack of detail.
- It's easy to criticize others, but harder to see our own mistakes.
- To evaluate or analyze as a critic:
- The professor will criticize the student's thesis during the defense.
- Many articles were written to criticize the government's new policy.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "to criticize someone for something": This structure specifies the reason for the criticism.
- She criticized him for being late.
- The act of criticizing can range from constructive (intended to help improve) to harsh and unfair.
- Constructive: The editor criticized the manuscript but offered helpful suggestions for revision.
- Harsh: He constantly criticizes his coworkers, which creates a negative atmosphere.
Variants and Related Words
- Criticism (n): The act or an instance of criticizing; a critical comment or judgment.
- She welcomed constructive criticism on her project.
- Critical (adj):
- Inclined to find fault or judge with severity.
- He has a very critical nature.
- Involving careful judgment or analysis.
- This is a critical moment in the negotiations.
- Critic (n): A person who judges, evaluates, or analyzes artistic or professional works.
- The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Synonyms
- Censure: To express strong disapproval, often formally.
- Condemn: To declare something to be wrong or evil, often in a forceful and final way.
- Fault: To find fault with; to blame.
- Knock (informal): To criticize, especially unfairly.
- Don't knock his effort; he tried his best.
Antonyms
- Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
- Commend: To praise formally or officially.
- Applaud: To show approval or praise by clapping or by expressing agreement.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Armchair critic: A person who offers criticism or advice without direct experience or responsibility.
- He's just an armchair critic who has never managed a team himself.
- Open to criticism: Vulnerable to being judged or found fault with.
- The new policy is open to criticism from all sides.
Verb
- act as a critic
- Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either
- find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
- The paper criticized the new movie
- Don't knock the food--it's free