Meaning
to express disapproval of someone’s actions or qualities
Primary Function
delivers negative evaluation
Communicative Purpose
to point out faults, demand change
Pattern
criticize; for
Core Structure
criticize; for
Função primária
delivers negative evaluation
Propósito comunicativo
to point out faults, demand change
Situações de gatilho
reviews, arguments, feedback sessions
Contextos
professional, everyday, media
Padrão
criticize; for
Estrutura central
criticize; for
Slots de substituição
someone for something/doing
Colocados típicos
- severely
- widely
- openly
- be criticized for
Substituições comuns
- blame for
- fault for
- find fault with
Erros comuns
criticize about, criticize someone that
Similar / contraste
blame for, fault for, denounce for
Interferências
Spanish ‘criticar por’ – correct; French ‘critiquer pour’ OK
Família do chunk
- blame for
- fault for
- denounce for
- find fault with
Nuance
‘criticize for’ is the standard pattern; can be softened with ‘constructively criticize’
Efeito pragmático
negative but can be constructive; soften with ‘I’m not criticizing you for…’
Dica de memória
criticized for not acting
Nota
Ensure correct preposition 'for' is used, not 'about' or 'that'.
Upgrade path
reprimand for, censure for
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