3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
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.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
criticise
v : express criticism of point out real or perceived flaws;
"The paper criticized the new movie" [syn: {criticize}, {pick
apart}] [ant: {praise}]
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