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criticise

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crit⋅i⋅cize

  [krit-uh-sahyz] verb, -cized, -ciz⋅ing.
Use criticise in a Sentence
–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

Related forms:
crit⋅i⋅ciz⋅a⋅ble, adjective
crit⋅i⋅ciz⋅er, noun
crit⋅i⋅ciz⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. condemn, blame. 2. appraise, evaluate.
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