criticized

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: crit-i-cized (3)

English Definition

Expressed disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults.

Example Sentence

The government's new policy was heavily criticized by the public.

US IPA /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/
UK IPA /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/