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Pronunciation : Crit"i*cise (krt"-sz)
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Written also, more analogically, but less commonly, criticize.]
Definition : 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. Blackwood's Mag.

t. [imp. & p. p. Criticised (-szd); p. pr. & vb. n. Criticising.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Crit"i*cise
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913