criticized

/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [krˈɪtəsˌaɪzd] /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.saɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [krˈɪtəsˌaɪzd] /ˈkri-tə-ˌsīz/ (ame, mw)

criticized — verb

  • criticizedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • criticizeds3rd person singular
  • criticizeding-ing form
  • criticizededpast simple

1. to say that you think someone or something has done something wrong or is not go

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to say that you think someone or something has done something wrong or is not good enough

例句

Tariro criticized the city council for ignoring the broken sidewalk on her street.

criticize + someone + for + -ing

The health inspector criticized the restaurant's kitchen as too dirty to stay open.

criticize + something + as + adjective

同義詞
  • condemn

    much stronger; implies moral outrage, used about actions or systems rather than personal matters

  • denounce

    very formal and public, often used in political contexts

  • reproach

    softer and more personal; expresses disappointment rather than harsh judgment

  • find fault with

    less formal; focuses on noticing small problems rather than making a broad judgment

反義詞
  • praise

    to express warm approval

  • commend

    formal; to publicly say someone has done well

文法句型

criticize + someone/something

criticize + someone + for + -ing

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2 (JUDGE QUALITY): this sense focuses on finding what is wrong or expressing disapproval, while sense 2 means giving a balanced professional assessment of a creative work.

常見錯誤

❌She criticized about the messy kitchen.
✅She criticized the messy kitchen.
💡'criticize' is transitive and takes a direct object; do not insert 'about' between the verb and its object.

2. to examine a book, film, or other creative work carefully and give a considered

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to examine a book, film, or other creative work carefully and give a considered opinion about its good and bad points

例句

The New York Times criticized the new film for its weak script and slow pacing.

criticize + creative work + for + flaws

Lara criticized the novel in her review but still called it worth reading.

同義詞
  • review

    neutral and systematic; the most direct synonym, used especially for formal published assessments

  • evaluate

    broader and more neutral; applies to any kind of judgment, not only creative works

  • assess

    emphasizes measuring quality against standards, often used in academic or professional contexts

  • critique

    implies a detailed, balanced analysis pointing out both strengths and weaknesses

文法句型

criticize + something (book, film, creative work)

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (EXPRESS DISAPPROVAL): this sense means judging a creative or professional work with a balanced eye, not simply finding fault. It is the kind of criticism a reviewer or critic gives.