Found 2 items, similar to Criticise.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: criticise criticise v 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, criticize, pick apart] [ant: praise] 2: act as a critic; “Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either” [syn: criticize]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Criticise 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. [1913 Webster] 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. Syn: criticize, pick apart. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] Several of these ladies, indeed, criticised upon the form of the association. --Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. [1913 Webster] Cavil you may, but never criticise. -- Pope. [1913 Webster]