criticise
gb/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/ us/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
B1
Engleză
kritizál, kifogásol, bírál, kritikát ír, építő kritikát ad, kritikusan vizsgál, kritikai elemzésnek vet alá
VERB
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My teacher criticised my essay.
A tanárom kritizálta az esszémet.
People criticised the new rule.
Sokan kritizálták az új szabályt.
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not use *criticise about*; say *criticise something* or *criticise someone for something*. Also note spelling: BrE *criticise*, AmE *criticize*.
Sens
say something is bad or wrong
Colocații
criticise someone
|criticise something
|criticise a decision
|criticise a policy
|criticise a plan
|criticise a report
|strongly criticise
|publicly criticise
|sharply criticise
|criticise openly
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
praise (Say that something is good.)
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approve of (Express agreement or support.)
Teme
communication
|opinions
|society
Definiție
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.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
They criticised the food.
Kritizálták az ételt.
She criticised the plan.
Bírálta a tervet.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse *criticise* (point out faults) with *critique* (a noun or more formal verb in academic/art contexts).
Sens
point out faults in detail
Colocații
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
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
commend (Formally express approval.)
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endorse (Publicly support or approve of.)
Teme
communication
|education
|work
Definiție
To say what is wrong with something.
To point out the faults or weaknesses of something, often in a detailed way.
VERB
B2
3
bírál
B2
kritikát ír
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He criticised the movie.
Kritizálta a filmet.
They criticised her book.
Bírálta a könyvét.
Greșeală frecventă:
Don’t confuse the verb *criticise* with the noun *critic* (a person who reviews art).
Sens
judge books, films, or art
Colocații
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
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
recommend (Encourage others to see/read/use something.)
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praise (Focus on what is good rather than what is wrong.)
Teme
arts
|media
|communication
Definiție
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.
VERB
B2
4
bírál
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The teacher criticised my homework and helped me fix it.
A tanár építő kritikát adott a házi feladatomról, és segített kijavítani.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may assume *criticise* is always hostile; it can also mean giving helpful feedback, especially with words like *constructively*.
Sens
give critical feedback to improve
Colocații
criticise constructively
|criticise someone’s work
|criticise a draft
|criticise a proposal
|criticise performance
|criticise mistakes
|criticise errors
|gently criticise
|fairly criticise
|helpfully criticise
Sinonime
give feedback (Often broader and can include positive comments too.)
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suggest improvements (Focuses on solutions rather than faults.)
Antonime
encourage (Focus on confidence and support rather than pointing out faults.)
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compliment (Say something positive about someone or their work.)
Teme
work
|education
|communication
Definiție
To say what could be better, to help someone improve.
To give critical comments intended to help improve someone’s work, behaviour, or performance.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
5
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We must criticise the argument, not the person.
Az érvet kell kritikusan vizsgálnunk, nem az embert.
Greșeală frecventă:
In academic writing, *criticise* often means balanced evaluation, not just negative comments.
Sens
analyse and assess ideas carefully
Colocații
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
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
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.)
Teme
education
|thinking
|writing
Definiție
To look at something carefully and judge how strong it is.
To examine ideas, claims, or evidence carefully and judge their strengths and weaknesses.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
criticise
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
US/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
Silabe și accent
cri - ti - cise (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (cri)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: criticise
- 3rd Person Singular: criticises
- Present Participle: criticising
- Past: criticised
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
be criticised for (doing) something
1/bˈi kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪzd fɚ dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
receive public disapproval
When people say you did something wrong.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Exemple
- The changes were criticised as unnecessary.
- Opponents criticised the plan as a waste of public money.
- The ad was criticised as sexist.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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).
Exemple
- 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.