Meaning of the word criticized in English
What does criticized mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
criticized
Verb
1.
indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
Example:
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technicians were criticized for defective workmanship
Synonym:
find fault withcensuredenouncecondemnarraignattacklambastepillorypour scorn ondisparagedenigratedeprecatemalignvilifybesmirchrun downslurknockpanslamhammerblastbad-mouthlay intolace intopull apartpick holes inhit out atmaulsavageroastskewercrucifyslag offhave a go atmonsterslaterubbishpummelcut uptrashbag onbagsledgeexcoriaterateslashreprobateobjurgateaspersederogatereprehend
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2.
form and express a sophisticated judgment of (a literary or artistic work).
Example:
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a literary text may be criticized on two grounds: the semantic and the expressive
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