criticize
gb/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/ us/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
B1
Engleză
~ 3300
kritizál, bírál, kritikailag elemez, értékel
VERB
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
to criticize [someone/something] for [something]
The manager criticized the team for missing the deadline.
A vezető kritizálta a csapatot, amiért nem tartotta be a határidőt.
She was criticized in the press for her comments.
A sajtóban kritizálták a megjegyzései miatt.
Many people criticized the decision as unfair.
The teacher criticized his handwriting.
They criticized the government for its handling of the crisis.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My boss criticized my report.
A főnököm kritizálta a jelentésemet.
He criticized me for being late.
Megkritizált, amiért elkéstem.
She criticized the movie.
The coach criticized the players.
They criticized the plan.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'criticize' with 'critique'. 'Critique' is often a more formal or neutral evaluation, while 'criticize' usually implies disapproval.
Sens
Express disapproval by noting faults
Colocații
harshly criticize
|publicly criticize
|openly criticize
|criticize strongly
|criticize unfairly
Sinonime
condemn (Stronger and more formal, often implying moral judgment.)
|
censure (Formal and official expression of disapproval, often in politics or governance.)
Antonime
praise (To express approval or admiration, the opposite of pointing out faults.)
Teme
communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something.
To express disapproval of someone or something by identifying and discussing perceived faults or mistakes.
VERB
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to criticize [something] as [adjective]
The professor asked us to criticize the article in our essays.
A professzor arra kért minket, hogy az esszéinkben kritikailag elemezzük a cikket.
She criticized the painting for its lack of depth but praised its colors.
A festményt azért bírálta, mert nem volt benne elég mélység, de a színeit dicsérte.
In his speech, he criticized the proposal's weaknesses while acknowledging its benefits.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We had to criticize the story in class.
Az órán kritikailag kellett elemeznünk a történetet.
He criticized the plan but said some parts were good.
Kritikailag értékelte a tervet, de azt mondta, hogy néhány része jó.
She criticized the idea in her report.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may only use 'criticize' negatively; in academic contexts it can also mean balanced evaluation.
Sens
Evaluate merits and faults
Colocații
constructively criticize
|critically criticize
|criticize objectively
Sinonime
evaluate (Neutral assessment without necessarily implying disapproval.)
|
review (Often used for published evaluations of artistic works.)
Antonime
applaud (To express strong approval, focusing on merits rather than faults.)
Teme
arts
|education
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
To talk about what is good and bad about something, such as a book, film, or idea.
To assess the qualities of something, discussing both strengths and weaknesses, often in an academic or artistic context.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
criticize
IPA
GB/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
US/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/
Silabe și accent
cri - ti - cize (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (cri)
Forme ale cuvântului
Verb
- Base: criticize
- 3rd Person Singular: criticizes
- Present Participle: criticizing
- Past: criticized
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
criticizes
verb
criticizing
verb
criticized
verb
Related words
critically
adverb B2
critique
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncritical
adjective
Expresii
open to criticism
1/ˈoʊpən tə kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Vulnerable to disapproval or fault-finding
In a situation where people may say what you did wrong.
Exemple
- By making that decision, he is open to criticism from the public.
- Any bold policy will be open to criticism.
harsh criticism
1/hˈɑɹʃ kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
Severe negative judgment
Very strong and often unkind words about someone or something they did.
Exemple
- The film received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- The movie received harsh criticism from reviewers.
- Her speech drew harsh criticism from opponents.
- She gave him harsh criticism about his report.
constructive criticism
1/kənstɹˈʌktɪv kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
helpful criticism meant to improve
Comments that point out problems but are meant to help someone get better, not to hurt them.
Exemple
- She appreciated the constructive criticism from her teacher.
- She welcomed constructive criticism from her colleagues.
- I appreciate constructive criticism because it helps me grow.
- Constructive criticism can help you grow in your career.
- Good teachers give constructive criticism to help students improve.
- Teachers should give constructive criticism instead of only saying what is wrong.