criticize
/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ · cri·ti·cize
verb
- To find fault (with something). They criticized him for endangering people's lives.
- To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults. The critic will criticize the movie's plot and characters.
verb
- To express disapproval or dislike. She criticized the new policy, saying it was unfair.
Did you know? The word 'criticize' has been used in various forms since the 15th century, with the first recorded usage in the 1470s. It has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, from simply finding fault to expressing disapproval or dislike.