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Criticise

Criticise Meaning & Definition
Criticise Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Criticise?

[v] find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"
[v] act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Criticise: criticize | criticize | pick apart

Related Terms | Find terms related to Criticise:

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Criticise In Webster's Dictionary

\Crit"i*cise\ (kr?t"?-s?z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Criticised} (-s?zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Criticising}.] [Written also, more analogically, but less commonly, criticize.] [Cf. G. kritisiren. See {Critic}.] 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 one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct. --Blackwood's Mag.
\Crit"i*cise\, v. i. 1. To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon. Several of these ladies, indeed, criticised upon the form of the association. --Addison. 2. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. Cavil you may, but never criticise. -- Pope.

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