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crit⋅i⋅cize

[krit-uh-sahyz]

verb, -cized, -ciz⋅ing.

–verb (used with object)

1.	to censure or find fault with.

2.	to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.

–verb (used without object)

3.	to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.

4.	to make judgments as to merits and faults.

Also, especially British, crit⋅i⋅cise.

Origin:
1640–50; critic + -ize

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Language Translation for : Criticise

Spanish:

criticar,

German:

kritisieren,

Japanese:

批判する

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criticise
verb
1.	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" [syn: knock] [ant: praise]
2.	act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" [syn: criticize]

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Criticise

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.

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Criticise

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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