Definition of criticise
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikos) "of or for judging, able to discern" κρίσις "crisis"
Verb
criticise
(third-person singular simple present criticises, present participle criticising, simple past and past participle criticised) (transitive or intransitive)
- To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults
- To find fault (with something)
They criticised him for endangering people's lives.
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