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criticize

/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
cri · ti · cize ˈkrɪ · tɪ · ˌsaɪz
English Definition
v. to express disapproval of someone or something
中文释义
批评
Significado en Español
criticar
한국어 뜻
비판하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chỉ trích
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Example Sentence

Please don't criticize him in front of others.

请不要在别人面前批评他。

Synonyms
condemn censure denounce
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “criticize”:

  1. A praise
  2. B commend
  3. C condemn
  4. D applaud
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C — condemn. “criticize” means v. to express disapproval of someone or something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is very easy to ______ others, but far harder to actually help them.

  1. A praise
  2. B admire
  3. C applaud
  4. D criticize
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D — criticize. “criticize” means v. to express disapproval of someone or something

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Common questions about “criticize”

What does “criticize” mean?

criticize — v. to express disapproval of someone or something. In Chinese: 批评.

How do you pronounce “criticize”?

criticize is pronounced /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cri · ti · cize.

How do you use “criticize” in a sentence?

Please don't criticize him in front of others. (请不要在别人面前批评他。)

What are synonyms for “criticize”?

condemn, censure, denounce — all close in meaning to criticize (v. to express disapproval of someone or something).

Is “criticize” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. criticize appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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