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criticize

cri·ti·cize

UK/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ US/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/ fairly common british us

verb

1.

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

  • “The paper criticized the new movie”
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2.

act as a critic

  • “Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either”
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Origin

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

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