Definitions
To point out faults or express disapproval.
Word origin
From critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).
Used in a sentence
“They criticized him for endangering people's lives.”
“Homophobia is based on criticizing any sexual expression outside of procreational sex.”
“Since when is it a hanging offense to criticize someone who's not doing the job he's paid generously to do?”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Find fault”9 letters
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