Word families (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs): critic, criticism, criticize, critical, uncritical, critically
critic noun
1 says what is bad/wrong with sth
ADJ. bitter, fierce, harsh, hostile, severe, trenchant She is one of her husband's severest critics. | outspoken, vocal, vociferous | persistent | chief, great, leading, major He is now a major critic of the nuclear industry.
VERB + CRITIC prove wrong She is looking for a chance to prove her critics wrong.
CRITIC + VERB accuse sb Critics accused the government of giving in to pressure from the tobacco companies. | argue sth, believe sth, claim sth, charge sth, fear sth, point sth out, say sth, suggest sth Critics point out that poverty still exists. | be right/wrong
PREP. ~ of an outspoken critic of government policy
2 gives opinions about plays/books/films, etc.
ADJ. good, great, incisive | distinguished, influential | art, drama, film, literary, music, restaurant, social, television, theatre
CRITIC + VERB hail sth, praise sth The film was hailed by critics as a triumphant piece of realism. | attack sth, pan sth, slate sth The play was panned by critics. | describe sth Critics described the paintings as worthless rubbish.
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be, work as ~ She's a well-known writer. Her father, a trained chef, now works as a bus driver.
study to be, train as, train to be ~ She trained as a painter and sculptor.
start (work) as ~ He started work as a trainee chef.
become, qualify as ~ She qualified as a vet last year.
employ (sb as), have The company employs more than 1500 engineers.
engage (sb as), get, hire (sb as), recruit, take on ~ They have recruited a new designer.
appoint, appoint sb (as), make sb ~ are usually used with academic, official or highly responsible jobs: He was appointed Professor of Law at Yale. At 39 she was made chairman of the board.
dismiss, fire, sack ~ The club have sacked their coach.
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