Meaning & use
criticize
To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or mistakes.
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Reviewers criticized the film for its slow pacing and weak dialogue.
He was criticized for making the decision without consulting the rest of the team.
A note on using this word
Criticize can also mean to analyze something's merits and faults objectively, as in academic or literary criticism.
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