Criticise

Definition of Criticise

Crit´i`cise Pronunciation: kr?t´?-s?z

v. t.	1.	To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture. [imp. & p. p. Criticised (-s?zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Criticising.]
	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.
v. i.	1.	To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; - formerly used with on or upon. Several of these ladies, indeed, criticised upon the form of the association. - Addison.
	2.	To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. Cavil you may, but never criticise. - Pope.

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