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criticizes

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹɪtɪˌsaɪzɪz// crit·i·cizes

v. to say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something.

v. to express disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. Typically takes a direct object and is often followed by 'for' to specify the reason for the disapproval.


SIMPLE

She often criticizes the way he drives.

CONTEXTUAL

The opposition party criticizes the government for its failure to address rising inflation and housing costs.

COMPLEX

While the director welcomes constructive feedback, he often criticizes those who dismiss his artistic choices without offering any viable alternatives for the script.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the cause of the criticism.

Pitfall

He criticizes about my workHe criticizes my workCriticize is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'about' before the object.

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