'Criticise' definitions:
Definition of 'criticise'
(from WordNet)
verb
Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" [syn: knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart] [ant: praise]
verb
Act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either" [syn: criticize, criticise]
Definition of 'Criticise'
From: GCIDE
- Criticise \Crit"i*cise\ (kr?t"?-s?z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Criticised (-s?zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Criticising.] [Written also, more analogically, but less commonly, criticize.] [Cf. G. kritisiren. See Critic.]
- 1. 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]
- 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.
- Syn: criticize, pick apart. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Criticise'
From: GCIDE
- Criticise \Crit"i*cise\, v. i.
- 1. 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. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. [1913 Webster]
- Cavil you may, but never criticise. -- Pope. [1913 Webster]