Collocations for criticize - verb

bitterly, fiercely (esp. BrE), harshly, heavily, roundly, severely, sharply, strongly, unfairly
directly, openly, publicly
She has openly criticized the government.

implicitly
justifiably, rightly
Their record on human rights has been justifiably criticized.

constantly, frequently, repeatedly

for
She criticized the system for being secretive.

be widely criticized (as sth)
The law was widely criticized as racist.

criticize sb/sth on the grounds that
The movie was criticized on the grounds that it glorified violence.

Criticize is used with these nouns as the subject:
article, report

Criticize is used with these nouns as the object:
decision, management, media, minister, move, regime, system, workmanship