criticize
/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
Verb
criticizeInfinitive
criticizePresent tense
criticizedPast tense
criticizedPast participle
criticizingPresent participle
criticizesThird-person singular
1
To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out their faults or mistakes
She criticized him for being late to the meeting.
2
To analyze and judge the merits and faults of something, especially a work of art or literature
The professor asked students to criticize the novel's themes and writing style.