ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Criticise

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Criticise is a verb meaning Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize.

Meaning

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize.

Example Sentences

Both Cruddas and Collins are decentralisers, criticising New Labour for hoarding too much power in Whitehall.
The Gunners boss has been heavily criticised for his side's poor start to the Premier League season but this result helps lift the pressure.
Camden motive power depot has been much criticised for its emission of smoke in a residential neighbourhood and its complete dieselisation is rapidly taking place.
However, unions have criticised the move, suggesting it puts staff members and passengers at risk. One RAIL source criticised the lack of information received by the industry as to who would be travelling.

Word Forms

Synonyms for criticise

Depending on context, synonyms include criticize.

Antonyms for criticise

Common opposites include praise.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include criticize, critique, criticism, critical, accuse, censure.

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