Collocations for criticize - verb
ADV.
bitterly, fiercely, heavily, roundly, severely, sharply, strongly | openly, publicly
She has openly criticized the government.
She has openly criticized the government.
implicitly | justifiably, rightly
Their record on human rights has been justifiably criticized.
Their record on human rights has been justifiably criticized.
constantly, frequently, repeatedly | reportedly
PREP.
for
She criticized the system for being secretive.
She criticized the system for being secretive.
PHRASES
be widely criticized (as sth)
The law was widely criticized as racist.
The law was widely criticized as racist.
criticize sb/sth on the grounds that
The film was criticized on the grounds that it glorifies violence.
The film was criticized on the grounds that it glorifies violence.