transitive verb. 1 : to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly : evaluate He asked me to criticize his drawings. 2 : to find fault with : point out the faults of His boss criticized him for his sloppy work.

What are examples of criticizing?

To criticize something is to find and point out fault or problems. An example of criticize is when your mother-in-law comments "your meatloaf is dry." To judge disapprovingly; find fault (with); censure. To act as a critic.

What is another word for criticizing someone?

Some common synonyms of criticize are censure, condemn, denounce, reprehend, and reprobate.