criticize

/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
verb
  1. To express disapproval of someone or something; to point out faults.
    • The boss criticized the report for being too vague.
    • Parents should criticize their children's behavior, not their character.
    • It's easy to criticize others, but harder to offer helpful advice.
  2. To analyze and judge the merits and faults of a work of art, literature, music, etc.
    • Music critics often criticize albums based on both lyrics and melody.
    • She learned to criticize paintings by studying color and composition.
    • The professor asked us to criticize a short story for our homework.
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