English to Afrikaans Meaning of criticize - kritiseer


Criticize :
kritiseer

veroordeel, haal uitmekaar, sleg praat, laster, kritiseer, praktyk, bespreek, kweek, dink, smeer, hamer, aanval, kommentaar, resensie, kopvel, vel afreken

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Definitions of criticize in English
Verb(1) find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws(2) act as a critic
Examples of criticize in English
(1) You shouldn't just focus on the faults or difficulties and criticize the country.(2) In his later school years his close friends were a group of boys who met on a regular basis to exchange and criticize each other's literary work.(3) She quickly became a chronic shouter and criticizer of her husband.(4) Such policies are frequently criticized for being unnecessarily confrontational.(5) We were criticized for taking what was deemed to be an unduly apocalyptic view of the industry.(6) During his latter Presidency he was criticized for spending too much time golfing and trout fishing.(7) In addition, both writers were admired and criticized by artistic women of the day.(8) It seems to me that philosophers are often criticized for always demanding rational explanations.(9) The opposition is criticizing the handouts while not promising to reverse them.(10) It will be inevitable that they are severely criticized for betraying their country.(11) You are one of my faithful reviewers and constructive criticizers .(12) I am not persuaded that, although it could have been made quicker, the period of time was in fact so long as to constitute criticisable delay.(13) They build a player up, knock him down and then start criticising personalities.(14) Thus, among many other consequences, theories should aim at being very clear and criticisable so that they can, if need be, be proven wrong.(15) In this case a criticizable attitude is indicated by your act.(16) Many people cowered from criticising him, not least because of his readiness to confront his critics in the libel courts.
Related Phrases of criticize
(1) to criticize ::
om te kritiseer
(2) expose and criticize ::
bloot te stel en te kritiseer
Synonyms
Verb
1. find fault with ::
fout vind met
2. censure ::
sensuur
3. denounce ::
veroordeel
4. condemn ::
veroordeel
5. attack ::
aanval
6. lambaste ::
aftuigen
7. pillory ::
kaak
8. rail against ::
spoor teen
9. inveigh against ::
dreiging teen
10. arraign ::
gerecht dae
11. cast aspersions on ::
gooi aspersions op
12. pour scorn on ::
gooi spot op
13. disparage ::
afkraak
14. denigrate ::
denigrerend
15. give bad press to ::
gee slegte pers te
17. knock ::
klop
18. pan ::
pan
19. maul ::
losgemaal
20. slam ::
slam
21. roast ::
gebraaide
22. hammer ::
hamer
23. lay into ::
lê in
24. lace into ::
kant in
26. crucify ::
kruisig
27. take apart ::
haal uitmekaar
28. pull to pieces ::
trek aan stukke
29. pick holes in ::
pluk gate in
30. pummel ::
moker
31. trash ::
asblik
32. nitpick ::
nitpick
33. excoriate ::
vel afreken
Antonyms
1. laud ::
loflied
2. praise ::
lof
Different Forms
criticize, criticized, criticizes, criticizing
Word Example from TV Shows
I just don't think the secret to a happy marriage
is to criticize each other.

I just don't think the secret to a happy marriage is to CRITICIZE each other.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 9

Well, you can't criticize
something you haven't seen.

Well, you can't CRITICIZE something you haven't seen.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 15

Oh. Okay. You know, I don't want
to criticize your rhetorical style...

Oh. Okay. You know, I don't want to CRITICIZE your rhetorical style...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 15

I can't comment without violating our
agreement that I not criticize your work.

I can't comment without violating our agreement that I not CRITICIZE your work.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 23

maybe you can find more
specific things to criticize.

maybe you can find more specific things to CRITICIZE.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 15

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