CRITICIZING definition: 1. present participle of criticize 2. to express disapproval of someone or something: 3. to give…. Learn more.
Verb criticize (third-person singular simple present criticizes, present participle criticizing, simple past and past participle criticized) (American spelling, Oxford British English, ambitransitive) To find fault (with something). Synonyms: censure, pick at; see also Thesaurus: criticize
Used when giving an opinion about something someone has done, generally pointing out faults or problems. This word can be neutral but often feels negative. She was criticizing his decision to leave the company. The article was criticizing the government's new policy. Used to express strong disapproval, often for moral or ethical reasons.
The meaning of REFUSAL is the act of refusing or denying. How to use refusal in a sentence.
A refusal is when you absolutely won't do something. A little kid's refusal to eat his broccoli might result in his mother's refusal to take him out for ice cream after dinner.
REFUSAL definition: 1. the act of refusing to do or accept something: 2. the act of refusing to do or accept…. Learn more.
Define refusal. refusal synonyms, refusal pronunciation, refusal translation, English dictionary definition of refusal. n. 1. The act or an instance of refusing. 2. The opportunity or right to accept or reject something before it is offered elsewhere. American Heritage®...
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun refusal, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
refusal (countable and uncountable, plural refusals) Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking. (civil engineering) Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.