| v. t. | 1. | To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; |
| 2. | To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; | |
| v. i. | 1. | To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; - formerly used with on or upon. |
| 2. | To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. |
| Verb | 1. | criticise - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" |
| 2. | criticise - act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" Synonyms: criticize |