meaning of criticise
1. To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.
2. To express ones views as to the merit or demerit of; esp. , to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct.
3. To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon.
4. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp. , to find fault.
5. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Dont knock the food--its
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criticise | criticised | criticiser |
