Basic Details
Word: Criticise
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To say that something or someone is bad or wrong.
Synonyms: Condemn, denounce, fault
Antonyms: Praise, commend, endorse
Idioms and Phrases
- Critique the critique: To give feedback about someone else's criticism. Example: "Before submitting the report, I had to critique the critique given by my colleague."
- In the firing line: Being in a situation where one is likely to be criticised or attacked. Example: "The manager was in the firing line after the team's poor performance last week."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is important to criticise constructively so that the person can learn and improve.
Example 2: She did not mean to criticise him, but her comments came off harshly.
Example 3: The teacher asked the students to criticise the film in their essays, focusing on its strengths and weaknesses.
Fun Fact
The word "criticise" comes from the Greek word "kritikos", which means "able to discern or judge". This shows that the art of criticism can be an insightful way to provide feedback.
Famous Quote
"To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing." - Elbert Hubbard
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "criticise" mean?
a) To make something
b) To say something is bad or wrong
c) To help someone
d) To agree with someone
Answer: b) To say something is bad or wrong
2. Which of these is a synonym of "criticise"?
a) Praise
b) Commend
c) Condemn
d) Encourage
Answer: c) Condemn
3. What is an antonym of "criticise"?
a) Denounce
b) Fault
c) Praise
d) Blame
Answer: c) Praise
4. Which sentence uses "criticise" correctly?
a) He decided to criticise everyone's ideas.
b) They were not willing to criticise the decision.
c) She will criticise for her performance.
d) Criticise is a type of food.
Answer: b) They were not willing to criticise the decision.
5. Which idiom means to give feedback about criticism?
a) In the firing line
b) Critique the critique
c) All in good time
d) A fish out of water
Answer: b) Critique the critique
