criticize
/ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz/
verb
- 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.
- 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.