Criticise /(kr?t"?-s?z)/

imp. & p. p. Criticised; p. pr. & vb. n. Criticising

1. To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.
2. To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct.

1. 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.

2. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault.

   Cavil you may, but never criticise.