Vocabulary Entry

criticize

|verb • noun

verb

To indicate the faults of someone or something in a disapproving way.

Example Sentences

"The teacher had to criticize the student's paper for its lack of structure."

"Many people criticize the government for its handling of the crisis."

"It's important to criticize constructively to help improve performance."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her criticism of the movie was harsh but fair."

"He received a lot of criticism for his controversial statements."

"Constructive criticism can help in personal development."