criticize
US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
Definition
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Customers criticized the company for its slow response to complaints.
Word Family
Synonyms
- censureharsh criticism or disapproval
- condemnexpress strong disapproval of
Collocations
- Easy criticize someone unfairlyto criticize someone unfairly, meaning to find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
- Medium criticize the proposalto criticize the proposal, meaning to find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
- Hard harshly criticize administrative inertiadescribing harshly criticize administrative inertia (in a harsh or unkind manner)
- Very Hard roundly criticize an untenable stancedescribing roundly criticize an untenable stance (in a round manner)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.