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How to pronounce criticized

verbB1Common word
KRIHduhsaizd

/ˈkʰɹɪ.ɾəˌsaɪzd̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of criticize

Said that someone or something was bad, wrong, or not good enough, or pointed out its faults.

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Meanings & examples

past and past participle

Said that someone or something was bad, wrong, or not good enough, or pointed out its faults.

The movie was criticized for its lackluster plot.

She criticized the restaurant's poor service in her review.

Related words & forms

criticizinggerundcriticizedpast · past participlecriticizesthird-person singular

Before -ing, drop the final e: criticizing, not criticizeing.

criticismthe act of saying what is wrong with someone or somethingcritica person who gives opinions about books, films, art, or other workcriticaloften judging something by pointing out its faultscriticallyin a way that points out faults or problems