Criticized Criticize ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz Heavily Government Verb Decision Harshly

• all you ever do is criticize!
• the decision was harshly criticized by environmental groups.
• a heavily criticized plan
• journalists who strongly criticize the government can be heavily fined or imprisoned.

criticize

Verb Forms

1. to say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
• OPPOSITE praise
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• All you ever do is criticize!
• The decision was harshly criticized by environmental groups.
• a heavily criticized plan
• Journalists who strongly criticize the government can be heavily fined or imprisoned.
• She has been sharply criticized for her comments.
• The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously.
• The company has been criticized over its handling of the contract.
• The law was widely criticized as racist.
• The project has been criticized as a waste of money.

Extra Examples

• He was roundly criticized at first.
• She has openly criticized the government.
• The film was criticized on the grounds that it glorifies violence.
• Their record on human rights has been justifiably criticized.
2. to judge the good and bad qualities of something
• We were taught how to criticize poems.