criticize
1. [ verb ] find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Synonyms: criticise knock pick_apart
Examples:

"The paper criticized the new movie" "Don't knock the food--it's free"

Related terms: praise comment denounce blame attack rebuke reprimand deplore belabor disparage come_down admonish nitpick reprehend savage criticism critic critic judge
2. [ verb ] (work) act as a critic
Synonyms: criticise
Examples:

"Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either"

Related terms: act critic
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