Criticise
CRITICISE, verb intransitive s as z.
1. To examine and judge critically; to judge with attention to beauties and faults; as, to criticise on a literary work, on an argument or discourse.
2. To write remarks on the merit of a performance; to notice beauties and faults.
Cavil you may, but never criticise
3. To animadvert upon as faulty; to utter censure; as, to critise on a mans manners, or his expenses.
CRITICISE, verb transitive
1. To notice beauties and blemishes or faults in; to utter or write remarks on the merit of a performance; as, to criticise the writings of Milton.
2. To pass judgment on with respect to merit or blame; as, to criticise an author; to criticise the conduct.