1. expressing disapproval of someone or something; pointing out faults or problems
Usage: present participle of criticize
2. analyzing and evaluating something, especially a work of art or literature
Usage: academic or professional context

Examples

• She was criticizing the new policy during the meeting.
• The teacher spent time criticizing each student’s essay.
• He’s always criticizing my cooking.
• The art professor was criticizing the painting’s composition.
• Stop criticizing everything I do!
• The film critic was criticizing the director’s latest work.
• They were criticizing the government’s response to the crisis.