What is the meaning of Criticise?

  • (v.i.) To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; especially, to find fault.
  • (v.t.) To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.
  • (v.i.) To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon.
  • (v.t.) To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; especially, to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct.
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APAWebster's. (2011). criticise. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/criticise/definitions/1993080
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HarvardWebster's 2011, criticise, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/criticise/definitions/1993080>.
MLAWebster's. "criticise" 27 May 2011. Web. 24 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/criticise/definitions/1993080>
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