Criticize

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/

Criticize (verb)

  1. To say that something is wrong or not good, because you think it should be different.
  2. To give an opinion about a book, film, or performance, saying what works well and what does not.
  3. To explain why an idea, plan, or argument is not convincing, using reasons and evidence.

Examples

  • She criticized the report for unclear sections.
  • The teacher criticized the spelling mistakes in my work.