Associations to the word «Criticise»

Wiktionary

CRITICISE, verb. To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults
CRITICISE, verb. To find fault (with something)

Dictionary definition

CRITICISE, verb. Find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free".
CRITICISE, verb. Act as a critic; "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either".

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky