crit|i|cize

crit|i|cize
crit|i|cize «KRIHT uh syz», verb, -cized, -ciz|ing.
–v.t.
1. to blame; find fault with; disapprove: »

Do not criticize him until you know all the circumstances.

SYNONYM(S): reprove, censure, fault.
2. to judge or speak as a critic; discuss the merits and faults of: »

The editor criticized the author's new novel, comparing it with his last one.

SYNONYM(S): appraise, evaluate.
–v.i.
1. to find fault; disapprove.
2. to act or speak as a critic; pass judgment as to merits and faults.
crit´i|ciz´a|ble, adjective.
crit´i|ciz´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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