verb (used with object), crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing.
- to censure or find fault with.
- to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.
verb (used without object), crit·i·cized, crit·i·ciz·ing.
- to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.
- to make judgments as to merits and faults.
verb
- to judge (something) with disapproval; censure
- to evaluate or analyse (something)
v.1640s, “to pass judgment on something” (usually unfavorable), from critic + -ize. Meaning “to discuss critically” is from 1660s; that of “to censure” is from 1704. Related: Criticized; criticizing.