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criticise::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | criticize, knock, pick apart |
| Type of | comment, remark, notice, point out |
| Has types | belittle, berate, blame, blast, call down, call on the carpet, censure, chew out, chew up, chide, come down, criminate, crucify, denounce, deplore, disparage, dress down, find fault, harsh on, have words, jaw, lambast, lambaste, lash out, lecture, nitpick, pick, pick at, pillory, rag, rebuke, remonstrate, reprehend, reprimand, reproof, reprove, round, savage, scold, snipe, take to task, trounce, admonish, assail, assault, attack, bawl out, belabor, belabour |
| Derivation | criticism |
Examples of criticise
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People are entitled to their opinion and they can criticise me for being honest.
From the hepburnadvocate.com.au
Paddock sages admire Hamilton's speed but criticise his tyre-harming aggression.
From the telegraph.co.uk
It's time to criticise when its fair to do so and praise when its fair to do so.
From the techcrunch.com
Populists criticise the Fed for caring more about Wall Street than unemployment.
From the economist.com
It would be entirely mean spirited to try and in any way criticise her for that.
From the guardian.co.uk
Others, though, criticise the series for failing to feature Russia's opposition.
From the guardian.co.uk
People who do not take part in social networking can criticise it all they like.
From the guardian.co.uk
To criticise this fast and loose approach is to somewhat miss the point, though.
From the guardian.co.uk
Russian authorities dismiss these claims and especially criticise Freedom House.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Knock: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free"
- Criticize: act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"
- Criticism is the judgement of the merits and faults of the work or actions of one individual by another (the critic). To criticise does not necessarily imply to find fault, but the word is often taken to mean the simple expression of prejudice or disapproval.
- To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults; To find fault (with something)
- Express your judgment or correctness or merit. Discuss the limitations and good points or contributions of the plan or work in question.
- Give your judgement about a statement or a body of work; explore its implications, discussing all the evidence which is available. Be specific in your examination.
