What is another word for criticize?

Common synonyms for criticize include knock, criticise, pick apart.

What is the past tense of criticize?

The past tense of criticize is criticized.

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/verb3 syllables

Criticize means: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.

verb, as in find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

knock, criticise, pick apart

verb, as in act as a critic

criticise

also used for criticize

censure, pick at, appraise, judge, admonish, animadvert, bash, bawl out, slash, lash, blame, scorch, blast, berate, berisp

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verb

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws“The paper criticized the new movie”

act as a critic“Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.SecondInstance
Far be it from me to criticize, but your dress is rather loud.speedwell
When you criticize his work, you should take into account his lack of experience.AlanF_US
As a general rule, it's simple to criticize, but difficult to produce alternative suggestions.blay_paul
You criticize, but you never offer any solutions.mailohilohi
If someone criticize you, it's because you have something that he will never have.unknown
If you criticize me, you will be punished.mailohilohi
If you criticize me, you will be executed.mailohilohi

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as a verb