What Is Criticize? Definition And Usage Of This Term

What Is Criticize? Definition And Usage Of This Term

WHAT IS CRITICIZE – In this topic, we will first know the definition of the term “criticize” and how is this term used in sentences.

Definition

The Oxford Dictionary described this term as the following:

• indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
• form and express a sophisticated judgment of (a literary or artistic work)

On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this term as the following:

• to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly
• to find fault with or point out the faults of

Synonyms and Antonyms

Here are the following synonyms and antonyms of this term:

• Synonyms
  • find fault with
  • censure
  • denounce
  • condemn
  • attack
  • lambaste
  • denigrate
  • malign
  • pan
  • knock
• Antonyms
  • praise
  • approve of
  • laud
  • commend
  • honor
  • exalt
  • applaud
  • adore
  • acclaim
  • admire

Etymology

It came from two words critic and the suffix -ize. The word critic came from the Ancient Greek word (κριτικός) kritikós, which means  “of or for judging, able to discern”, which came from krísis (κρίσις ) which means “crisis“.

Examples

Here are some of the examples:

• The judge was widely criticized for his verdict.
• The editor criticized the author’s work as trite.
• It is unfair to criticize teachers for not promoting students who cannot perform at their grade level. 
• It is tempting to criticize the trial by ordeal, wager of law and judicial combat for their apparent irrationality and cruelty.

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