Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To express disapproval or find fault with something or someone.
Criticize
/ˈkrɪtəsaɪz/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He criticized her cooking.Do people often criticize your work or ideas?
Etymology:
Originated from the French critique, meaning art of criticism, and from Latin criticus, derived from Greek kritikos meaning to judge. First recorded in English in the 16th century.
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