act vs criticize

criticize vs act

act is a noun but criticize is not a noun.

act and criticize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
act	Yes	No	Yes	No
criticize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, criticize is a hyponym of act; that is, criticize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:

act: discharge one's duties
criticize: act as a critic

Other hyponyms of act include criticise, bank.

act (noun)	criticize (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity

act (verb)	criticize (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind	act as a critic
discharge one's duties
play a role or part
perform on a stage or theater
behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance

Difference between act and criticize

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