verb
- Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws.
- usage: "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food-it's free"
- synonyms: knock, criticise, pick apart
- Act as a critic.
- usage: "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"
- synonyms: criticise
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