criticize

/kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪz/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
   “The paper criticized the new movie”
2. act as a critic
   “Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either”

Synonyms for criticize

• knock
• criticise
• pick apart

Antonyms of criticize

• praise

Words that rhyme with criticize

• rise
• exercise
• recognize
• size
• recognise
• arise
• prize
• wise
• capitalize
• harmonize
• immobilize
• neutralize
• organize
• realise
• realize
• surprise
• synchronize
• circularize
• compromise
• devise
• naturalize
• rationalize
• specialize
• vocalize
• analyze
• apprise
• crosswise
• crystallize
• disguise
• franchise