Words Like CRITICIZE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CRITICIZE.

27 Alternative Words Similar to criticize

1 Knock Verb      Synonym Words Like Knock
2 Criticise Verb      Synonym Words Like Criticise
3 Act Verb      Synonym Words Like Act
4 Comment Verb      Synonym Words Like Comment
5 Notice Verb      Synonym Words Like Notice
6 Remark Verb      Synonym Words Like Remark
7 Praise Verb      Antonym Words Like Praise
8 Lecture Verb      Hyponym Words Like Lecture
9 Round Verb      Hyponym Words Like Round
10 Nitpick Verb      Hyponym Words Like Nitpick
11 Reprehend Verb      Hyponym Words Like Reprehend
12 Rebuke Verb      Hyponym Words Like Rebuke
13 Assault Verb      Hyponym Words Like Assault
14 Blame Verb      Hyponym Words Like Blame
15 Reproof Verb      Hyponym Words Like Reproof
16 Remonstrate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Remonstrate
17 Assail Verb      Hyponym Words Like Assail
18 Comedown Verb      Hyponym Words Like Comedown
19 Reprimand Verb      Hyponym Words Like Reprimand
20 Pick Verb      Hyponym Words Like Pick
21 Trounce Verb      Hyponym Words Like Trounce
22 Denounce Verb      Hyponym Words Like Denounce
23 Belabor Verb      Hyponym Words Like Belabor
24 Rag Verb      Hyponym Words Like Rag
25 Belabour Verb      Hyponym Words Like Belabour
26 Attack Verb      Hyponym Words Like Attack
27 Criminate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Criminate

2 examples of criticize

1 The paper criticized the new movie
2 Don't knock the food--it's free

10 definitions of criticize

1 same as criticise.
2 act as a critic
3 find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
4 To find fault with: criticized the decision as unrealistic. See Usage Note at critique.
5 To judge the merits and faults of; analyze and evaluate.
6 To act as a critic.
7 To examine or judge critically; utter or write criticisms upon; pass judgment upon with respect to merit or demerit; animadvert upon; discover and weigh the faults and merits of: as, to criticize a painting; to criticize a poem; to criticize conduct.
8 Specifically To censure; judge with severity; point out defects or faults in.
9 To act as a critic; judge of anything critically; utter or write critical opinions.
10 To animadvert; express opinions as to particular points: followed by on.
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