criticize

To criticize something is to find and point out fault or problems.

(verb)

An example of criticize is when your mother-in-law comments "your meatloaf is dry."

See criticize in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb, transitive verb criticized, criticizing

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See criticize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing, crit·i·ciz·es

verb, transitive

To find fault with: criticized the decision as unrealistic. See Usage Note at critique.
To judge the merits and faults of; analyze and evaluate.

verb, intransitive

To act as a critic.

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