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criticise
CIDE DICTIONARY
criticise, v. t. [Written also, more analogically, but less commonly, criticize.] [Cf. G. kritisiren. See Critic.].
- 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]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
criticise, v. i.
- 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." [1913 Webster]
- To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. [1913 Webster]"Cavil you may, but never criticise." [1913 Webster]
ROGET THESAURUS
criticise
Taste
VB appreciate, judge, criticise, discriminate, taste, savor, smatch, smack, flavor, twang, tickle the palate, smack the lips.For further exploring for "criticise" in Webster Dictionary Online
