Verb: criticize 'kri-ti,sIz
- Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
"The paper criticized the new movie";
- knock [informal], criticise [Brit], pick apart, damn [informal]
- Act as a critic
"Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either";
- criticise [Brit]
Derived forms: criticizes, criticizing, criticized
Type of: act, comment, notice, point out, remark
Antonym: praise
Encyclopedia: Criticize