Meaning & use

criticizing

verb·Academic

Expressing disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or mistakes.

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He kept criticizing the report instead of offering any useful suggestions.

She grew tired of criticizing herself over every small mistake at work.

A note on using this word

Constructive criticism aims to help, while simple criticizing can sound purely negative or harsh.

Words with a similar meaning

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