Word Type

Verb

The word "criticize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

praise

Derived Terms

countercriticize criticization criticizer criticizingly hypercriticize overcriticize recriticize uncriticized uncriticizing

Derived From

critic

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act comment communicate notice point out remark revile

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

maul pan

Manner Of

act

Related Terms

complain critic critical criticism criticizable critique discipline scold

Related Terms

assess complain critic critical criticism criticizable critique evaluate fault find fault merit scold

Synonym Network

appraise censure knock

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