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Criticise [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. s as z.

2. To examine and judge critically; to judge with attention to beauties and faults; as, to criticise on a literary work, on an argument or discourse.

3. To write remarks on the merit of a performance; to notice beauties and faults.

4. Cavil you may, but never criticise

5. To animadvert upon as faulty; to utter censure; as, to critise on a mans manners, or his expenses.

Criticise [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To notice beauties and blemishes or faults in; to utter or write remarks on the merit of a performance; as, to criticise the writings of Milton.

2. To pass judgment on with respect to merit or blame; as, to criticise an author; to criticise the conduct.

Criticise [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon.

2. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault.

Criticise [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

Criticised [Participle passive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Examined and judged with respect to beauties and faults.

Criticised [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Criticiser [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who criticises; a critic.