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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
crit·i·cize 
[krit-uh-sahyz] Pronunciation Key verb, -cized, -ciz·ing.
[krit-uh-sahyz] Pronunciation Key verb, -cized, -ciz·ing. –verb (used with object)
–verb (used without 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. |
| 3. | to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly. |
| 4. | to make judgments as to merits and faults. |
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
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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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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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