criticize vs remark

criticize is not a noun while remark is a noun.

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

As verbs, remark is a hypernym of criticize; that is, remark is a word with a broader meaning than criticize:

criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
remark: make or write a comment on

Other hypernyms of criticize include comment, notice, point out.

criticize (noun)	remark (noun)
	explicit notice
	a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

criticize (verb)	remark (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	make mention of
act as a critic	make or write a comment on