Criticize

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Alternative spellings 1.2.3 Related terms

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikos) "of or for judging, able to discern" < κρίσις "crisis"

Verb

to criticize (transitive or intransitive)

1. to evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults
2. to find fault (with something)

Translations

• Finnish: kritisoida (1,2), arvostella (1,2), moittia (2)
• Swedish: kritisera (1,2)

Alternative spellings

• criticise

Related terms

• critic
• critical
• criticism
• critique

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