Definitions for criticise
crit·i·cise

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. knock, criticize, criticise, pick apartverb

   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"

2. criticize, criticiseverb

   act as a critic

   "Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. criticiseverb

   To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults

2. criticiseverb

   To find fault (with something)

   They criticised him for endangering people's lives.

3. Etymology: From Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikos) "of or for judging, able to discern", from κρίσις "crisis"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Criticiseverb

   To censure; to pass judgment upon.

   Etymology: from critick.

   Nor shall I look upon it as any breach of charity to criticise the author, so long as I keep clear of the person. Addison.

2. To Criticiseverb

   Etymology: from critick.

   1. To play the critick; to judge; to write remarks upon any performance of literature; to point out faults and beauties.

   They who can criticise so weakly, as to imagine I have done my worst, may be convinced, at their own cost, that I can write severely with more ease than I can gently. Dryden.

   Know well each ancient’s proper character,
   Without all this at once before your eyes,
   Cavil you may, but never criticise. Alexander Pope, Essay on Criticism.

   2. To animadvert upon as faulty.

   Nor would I have his father look so narrowly into these accounts, as to take occasion from thence to criticise on his expences. John Locke.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. criticise

   To criticise means to evaluate or judge something or someone, often expressing disapproval or pointing out faults and weaknesses. It can also refer to a detailed analysis and assessment of a work of art, literature, or performance. To criticise can involve presenting an opinion or judgement about the value, effectiveness, or quality of something or someone. It can be both positive and constructive, or negative and damaging, depending on the context and intent.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Criticiseverb

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

2. Criticiseverb

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

3. Criticiseverb

   to act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon

4. Criticiseverb

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

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British National Corpus

1. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'criticise' in Verbs Frequency: #710

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of criticise in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of criticise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of criticise in a Sentence

1. Oleksiy Honcharuk:

   In the national council, he is closer to the president. Moreover, as the deputy prime minister, Saakashvili would not have been able to criticise the prime minister. Now it will be much easier for him to do this.

2. Frances Hudson:

   Investors are just as likely to criticise or punish companies for unfocused acquisitions where they have overpaid for unproven, non-earnings accretive benefits.

3. Richard Malka:

   We will not back down, otherwise none of this has any meaning, if you hold the banner 'I am Charlie', that means you have the right to blaspheme, you have the right to criticise my religion.

4. Jack Kim:

   It is the legitimate right of a sovereign state and a fair action that nobody can criticise.

5. Kai Havertz:

   People who want to jump on to criticise should just wait and give a young player time. I know the player that Havertz is going to be.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=criticise
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Criticise
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=criticise
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criticise