1. to express disapproval of someone or something; to point out faults or problems
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘criticize’
2. to analyze and judge the merits and faults of something, especially a work of art or literature
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• She always criticizes my cooking.
• The teacher criticizes students who don’t do their homework.
• The movie critic criticizes the film’s weak plot.
• He criticizes the government’s new policy.
• The art professor criticizes each painting in detail.
• My boss constantly criticizes my work performance.
• The book reviewer criticizes the author’s writing style.