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criticize (v.)
[criticize 词源字典]
1640s, "to pass judgment on something" (usually unfavorable), from
critic
+
-ize
. Meaning "to discuss critically" is from 1660s; that of "to censure" is from 1704. Related:
Criticized
;
criticizing
.
[criticize etymology, criticize origin, 英语词源]