Meaning & use
criticise
To express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out perceived faults or mistakes.
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Reviewers began to criticise the film for its slow, confusing plot.
He hates being criticised in front of all his coworkers at work.
A note on using this word
"Criticise" is the standard British spelling; American English uses "criticize" with a z.
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