criticize

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Missbilligung gegenüber jemandem oder etwas auszudrücken oder auf Mängel hinzuweisen.

A verb used to indicate the act of expressing disapproval of someone or something, or pointing out faults.

1. Express disapprovalB1formal

   To point out faults or shortcomings in someone or something.

   Kritisieren

   • The manager criticized the report for its lack of detail.
   • She criticized his decision to quit his job.
   • Critics often criticize the government's economic policies.

   Synonymeberateblamecensurecondemndenouncedisparagefaultknockpanrebukereprimandreproachslamtake to task

   Antonymeapplaudapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

2. Analyze or evaluateB2formal

   To examine and judge the merits and faults of a work of art, literature, or performance.

   Kritisieren

   • The professor criticized the novel's structure in her lecture.
   • Art critics criticized the painting for its lack of originality.
   • He criticized the film's plot but praised the acting.

   Synonymeappraiseassesscritiqueevaluatejudgereview