criticise
UK: ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz | US: ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz
vt. to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults
vt. to analyze and judge the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work
The word criticise traces back to the Greek kritikos, meaning "able to judge." It entered English via Latin criticus and French critique, evolving into a verb with the suffix -ise (British English) or -ize (American English). The core idea of "judging" or "evaluating" persists, whether applied to people or creative works.
The teacher encouraged students to critically analyse the text rather than simply criticise it.
Some people criticise others without offering constructive solutions.
The film was widely criticised for its unrealistic plot.
She hesitated to criticise her colleague’s work directly.
Critics often criticise modern art for being too abstract.