criticizing

verbdisapprove, judge as bad

verbanalyze, interpret

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verb disapprove, judge as bad

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More words related to criticizing

carping

adjective. complaining

reviewing

noun. inspecting

Word Origin & History

1640s, "to pass judgment on something" (usually unfavorable), from critic + -ize. Meaning "to discuss critically" is from 1660s; that of "to censure" is from 1704. Related: Criticized; criticizing.

Example Sentences for criticizing

However, with all my criticizing, I think that your magazine is a good one.

Criticizing whether she's fit for me or no, as if there were room for doubt on the matter!

Apparently I, a civilian, was criticizing the judgment of the Army.

He turned and examined them, with a pleased yet criticizing eye.

There will also be a more or less extensive circle of criticizing friends.

Beyond this she was unwilling to go in criticizing her one-time friend.

Those who can praise well are always adepts at criticizing adversely.

But I must not get into the habit of criticizing other people's methods too severely.

"I have quarrelled with them," he answered, staring at his mutton as though he were criticizing it.

Martin had been talking to the huntsman, and criticizing the hounds.