criticise

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• criticize (US)

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikos) "of or for judging, able to discern" < κρίσις "crisis"

[edit] Verb

to criticise (third-person singular simple present criticises, present participle criticising, simple past and past participle criticised) (transitive or intransitive)

1. To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults
2. To find fault (with something)

   They criticised him for endangering people's lives.

[edit] Related terms

• critic
• critical
• criticism
• critique
• scald

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