criticise Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
    knock; pick apart; criticize.
    • The paper criticized the new movie
    • Don't knock the food--it's free
  2. verb act as a critic
    criticize.
    • Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either

WordNet

Crit"i*cise transitive verb
Etymology
Written also, more analogically, but less commonly, criticize.
Cf. G. kritisiren. See Critic.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Criticised present participle & verbal noun Criticising
Definitions
  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 intransitive verb
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913