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EnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryFirst Known Use
1621, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense criticize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of //people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the schoolSynonymsRelated Wordsbeef bellyache bitch carp cavil complain crab croak fuss gripe grouse growl grumble kick kvetch moan murmur mutter niggle quibble whineSynonymous Phrases
crocus
plural crocuses
Definition
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Middle English, the saffron plant, from Latin, from Greek krokos, of Semitic origin; akin to Akkadian kurkānū saffroncrossbow
Definition
- : a weapon for shooting quarrels and stones that consists chiefly of a short bow mounted crosswise near the end of a stock
//The judge was widely criticized for his verdict.//The editor criticized the author's work as trite. //It seems as though all he ever does is criticize.
First Known Use
1621, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense criticize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of //people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the schoolSynonymsRelated Wordsbeef bellyache bitch carp cavil complain crab croak fuss gripe grouse growl grumble kick kvetch moan murmur mutter niggle quibble whineSynonymous Phrases
crocus
plural crocuses
Definition
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Middle English, the saffron plant, from Latin, from Greek krokos, of Semitic origin; akin to Akkadian kurkānū saffroncrossbow
Definition
- : a weapon for shooting quarrels and stones that consists chiefly of a short bow mounted crosswise near the end of a stock
//The judge was widely criticized for his verdict.//The editor criticized the author's work as trite. //It seems as though all he ever does is criticize.
First Known Use
1621, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense criticize
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms
- to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of //people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the schoolSynonymsRelated Wordsbeef bellyache bitch carp cavil complain crab croak fuss gripe grouse growl grumble kick kvetch moan murmur mutter niggle quibble whineSynonymous Phrases
crocus
plural crocuses
Definition
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aHistory and Etymology
Middle English, the saffron plant, from Latin, from Greek krokos, of Semitic origin; akin to Akkadian kurkānū saffroncrossbow
Definition
- : a weapon for shooting quarrels and stones that consists chiefly of a short bow mounted crosswise near the end of a stock