Word: criticizes
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: cri
ti
ci
zes
Definition: Third-person singular of criticize; find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Morphemes:
Affix: critic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One who criticizes; a person who finds fault.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κριτικός
Language: grc
Decoded: kritikos
Meaning: of or for judging, able to discern
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.