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Criticise v. t. (past & past part. criticised; pres. part. criticising)

To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.

To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct.

Synonyms: criticize, pick apart.

Criticise v. i.

To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; formerly used with on or upon. "Several of these ladies, indeed, criticised upon the form of the association."

To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. "Cavil you may, but never criticise."

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Etymology of 'Criticise'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... and found a sense of peace and quietness there. She sat by his side, close to a massive pillar, near an open window set deep in the ancient wall. The breath of the warm summer wandered in, and she did not criticise the singing or the sermon. Through it all she could hear the distant bleating of flocks and the hum ...

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... that undue preference is given to foreign ways of cooking, the author begs her readers to remember how much of the success of any dish depends upon its taste; if it is well-flavored, and palatably seasoned, the eaters of it do not closely criticise its component parts. It is just there that benefit is derived from European culinary skill; the judicious use of a few inexpensive sweet herbs, and savory sauces, will raise a side dish, made from the cheapest cut of meat, in gustatory excellence far above ...

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