criticise
gb/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/ us/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
B1
Englanti
kritizál, kifogásol, bírál, kritikát ír, építő kritikát ad, kritikusan vizsgál, kritikai elemzésnek vet alá
VERBI
B1
1
Käyttömalli:
criticise [someone/something] (for [something/doing something])
The report was criticised for ignoring the impact on low-income families.
A jelentést azért kritizálták, mert figyelmen kívül hagyta az alacsony jövedelmű családokra gyakorolt hatást.
She criticised him for arriving late again.
Kritizálta őt, amiért megint késve érkezett.
Opposition leaders criticised the government’s handling of the crisis.
Oppijaesimerkit
My teacher criticised my essay.
A tanárom kritizálta az esszémet.
People criticised the new rule.
Sokan kritizálták az új szabályt.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Do not use *criticise about*; say *criticise something* or *criticise someone for something*. Also note spelling: BrE *criticise*, AmE *criticize*.
Merkitys
say something is bad or wrong
Kollokaatiot
criticise someone
|criticise something
|criticise a decision
|criticise a policy
|criticise a plan
|criticise a report
|strongly criticise
|publicly criticise
|sharply criticise
|criticise openly
Synonyymit
criticize (American spelling; same meaning.)
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complain about (Often focuses on expressing dissatisfaction rather than judging faults.)
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condemn (Much stronger; implies moral disapproval.)
Antonyymit
praise (Say that something is good.)
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approve of (Express agreement or support.)
Teemat
communication
|opinions
|society
Määritelmä
To say you do not like something, or you think it is wrong.
To say that you disapprove of someone or something, or that you think it is bad, wrong, or not good enough.
VERBI
B2
2
Käyttömalli:
criticise [something]
Reviewers criticised the app’s confusing layout.
A véleményezők bírálták az alkalmazás zavaros elrendezését.
It’s easy to criticise, but harder to suggest a better solution.
Kritizálni könnyű, de nehezebb jobb megoldást javasolni.
He criticised her approach as too risky.
Oppijaesimerkit
They criticised the food.
Kritizálták az ételt.
She criticised the plan.
Bírálta a tervet.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse *criticise* (point out faults) with *critique* (a noun or more formal verb in academic/art contexts).
Merkitys
point out faults in detail
Kollokaatiot
criticise an argument
|criticise a method
|criticise the way something is done
|criticise the design
|criticise the quality
|criticise the service
|heavily criticised
|widely criticised
|rightly criticised
|unfairly criticised
Synonyymit
find fault with (More informal and often suggests being hard to please.)
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pick apart (Informal; suggests attacking many small details.)
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attack (Stronger and more hostile than ordinary criticism.)
Antonyymit
commend (Formally express approval.)
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endorse (Publicly support or approve of.)
Teemat
communication
|education
|work
Määritelmä
To say what is wrong with something.
To point out the faults or weaknesses of something, often in a detailed way.
VERBI
B2
3
bírál
B2
kritikát ír
B1
Käyttömalli:
criticise [a book/film/performance/work]
Several newspapers criticised the film for its weak script.
Több újság a gyenge forgatókönyve miatt bírálta a filmet.
The play was criticised by some critics as too long.
Egyes kritikusok túl hosszúnak bírálták a darabot.
She criticised the album’s production but liked the lyrics.
Oppijaesimerkit
He criticised the movie.
Kritizálta a filmet.
They criticised her book.
Bírálta a könyvét.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse the verb *criticise* with the noun *critic* (a person who reviews art).
Merkitys
judge books, films, or art
Kollokaatiot
criticise a film
|criticise a novel
|criticise a performance
|criticise a painting
|criticise a production
|critically criticised
|criticise the acting
|criticise the script
|criticise the direction
|criticise the soundtrack
Synonyymit
review (Neutral term for evaluating a creative work; can be positive or negative.)
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evaluate (More formal; focuses on assessment rather than opinion.)
Antonyymit
recommend (Encourage others to see/read/use something.)
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praise (Focus on what is good rather than what is wrong.)
Teemat
arts
|media
|communication
Määritelmä
To write or speak publicly about how good a film, book, etc. is.
To judge and comment on the quality of a book, film, performance, or other creative work, especially in a public review.
VERBI
B2
4
bírál
B2
Käyttömalli:
criticise [someone/something] (in a constructive way)
My supervisor criticised my first draft but explained how to improve it.
A témavezetőm bírálta az első vázlatomat, de elmagyarázta, hogyan javíthatok rajta.
Try to criticise the work, not the person.
Próbálj a munkáról építő kritikát megfogalmazni, ne a személyt támadd.
The coach criticised her technique and then showed her a better way.
Oppijaesimerkit
The teacher criticised my homework and helped me fix it.
A tanár építő kritikát adott a házi feladatomról, és segített kijavítani.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may assume *criticise* is always hostile; it can also mean giving helpful feedback, especially with words like *constructively*.
Merkitys
give critical feedback to improve
Kollokaatiot
criticise constructively
|criticise someone’s work
|criticise a draft
|criticise a proposal
|criticise performance
|criticise mistakes
|criticise errors
|gently criticise
|fairly criticise
|helpfully criticise
Synonyymit
give feedback (Often broader and can include positive comments too.)
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suggest improvements (Focuses on solutions rather than faults.)
Antonyymit
encourage (Focus on confidence and support rather than pointing out faults.)
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compliment (Say something positive about someone or their work.)
Teemat
work
|education
|communication
Määritelmä
To say what could be better, to help someone improve.
To give critical comments intended to help improve someone’s work, behaviour, or performance.
VERBI
C1
FORMAL
5
Käyttömalli:
criticise [a theory/claim/approach] (in terms of [criteria])
In her essay, she criticised the study’s conclusions as unsupported by the data.
Esszéjében kritikusan vizsgálta a tanulmány következtetéseit, és rámutatott, hogy azokat nem támasztják alá az adatok.
The paper criticises earlier research for relying on a small sample.
A tanulmány bírálja a korábbi kutatásokat, amiért kis mintára támaszkodtak.
Students are expected to criticise sources, not just summarise them.
Oppijaesimerkit
We must criticise the argument, not the person.
Az érvet kell kritikusan vizsgálnunk, nem az embert.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In academic writing, *criticise* often means balanced evaluation, not just negative comments.
Merkitys
analyse and assess ideas carefully
Kollokaatiot
criticise a theory
|criticise an assumption
|criticise a claim
|criticise the evidence
|criticise an approach
|criticise a model
|criticise an interpretation
|critically criticise
|criticise in detail
|criticise on methodological grounds
Synonyymit
assess (More neutral; focuses on judging value/quality.)
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analyse (Focuses on breaking something down to understand it.)
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challenge (Emphasises questioning or disputing a point.)
Antonyymit
accept (Take an idea as true or valid without challenging it.)
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take at face value (Not examine critically; believe without checking.)
Teemat
education
|thinking
|writing
Määritelmä
To look at something carefully and judge how strong it is.
To examine ideas, claims, or evidence carefully and judge their strengths and weaknesses.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
criticise
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
US/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
Tavut ja painotus
cri - ti - cise (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (cri)
Taivutusmuodot
Verb
- Base: criticise
- 3rd Person Singular: criticises
- Present Participle: criticising
- Past: criticised
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
be criticised for (doing) something
1/bˈi kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪzd fɚ dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
receive public disapproval
When people say you did something wrong.
Esimerkit
- The company was criticised for its low wages.
- He was criticised for speaking over other people in meetings.
- The proposal has been criticised for being too expensive.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The plan was criticised for costing too much.
criticise someone for (doing) something
1/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz sˈʌmwˌʌn fɚ dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
blame someone for an action
To say someone did something wrong.
Esimerkit
- She criticised him for not calling sooner.
- The manager criticised the team for missing the deadline.
- Don’t criticise her for making a mistake—help her fix it.
Oppijaesimerkit
- My dad criticised me for coming home late.
criticise something as (being) + adjective/noun
1/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈæz bˈiɪŋ ˈɑd͡ʒˈɛktɪvnaʊn/
fixed phrase
label something as unacceptable
To say something is bad by calling it a bad name.
Esimerkit
- The changes were criticised as unnecessary.
- Opponents criticised the plan as a waste of public money.
- The ad was criticised as sexist.
Oppijaesimerkit
- People criticised the rule as unfair.
criticise something on the grounds that ...
1/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɔn ðə ɡɹˈaʊndz ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
formal
give a reason for criticism
To criticise something because of a specific reason (formal).
Esimerkit
- The policy was criticised on the grounds that it would increase inequality.
- She criticised the research on the grounds that the sample was too small.
- The decision was criticised on the grounds that it lacked transparency.