— criticizable , adj. — criticizer , n. — criticizingly , adv.
/krit"euh suyz'/ , v. , criticized, criticizing .
v.t.
1. to censure or find fault with.
2. to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.
v.i.
3. to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.
4. to make judgments as to merits and faults.
Also, esp. Brit., criticise .
[ 1640-50; CRITIC + -IZE ]
Syn. 1. condemn, blame. 2. appraise, evaluate.