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  • 1. criticise
  • 2. criticise
  • Criticise in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. criticise
  • 2. criticise
  • Criticise in a sentence

Criticise Past Tense

The past tense of Criticise is criticised.

1. criticise

verb. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.

Synonyms

  • nitpick
  • rag
  • chew up
  • trounce
  • harsh on
  • lecture
  • rebuke
  • scold
  • disparage
  • savage
  • jaw
  • round
  • dress down
  • reproof
  • attack
  • pillory
  • crucify
  • belabor
  • lambast
  • criticize
  • comment
  • chew out
  • lambaste
  • bawl out
  • chide
  • remonstrate
  • judge
  • belabour
  • remark
  • come down
  • reprehend
  • knock
  • censure
  • blame
  • denounce
  • pass judgment
  • admonish
  • call down
  • pick
  • have words
  • pick apart
  • lash out
  • deplore
  • reprove
  • notice
  • assail
  • find fault
  • belittle
  • blast
  • call on the carpet
  • criminate
  • evaluate
  • pick at
  • assault
  • berate
  • point out
  • snipe
  • reprimand

Antonyms

  • flatter
  • please
  • lose
  • cheer

2. criticise

verb. act as a critic.

Synonyms

  • criticize

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • tame

Sentences with criticise


1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
For instance, you criticise an employee in front of his peers and he quits the next day.

2. Verb, base form
Coffee is the big thing in America, so it’s not right to criticise the quality of the tea they drink.

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