crit·i·cize also Brit crit·i·cise 
/ˈkrɪtəˌsaɪz/ verb
crit·i·ciz·es; crit·i·cized; crit·i·ciz·ing /ˈkrɪtəˌsaɪz/ verb 1 : to express disapproval of (someone or something) : to talk about the problems or faults of (someone or something) [+ obj] ▪ His boss criticized him for his sloppy work habits. ▪ The judge was widely/roundly criticized for his verdict. ▪ The editor criticized the author's work as trite. [no obj] ▪ It seems as though all he ever does is criticize. — opposite praise 2 [+ obj] : to look at and make judgments about (something, such as a piece of writing or a work of art)
▪ He asked me to criticize [=critique] his drawings.
▪ He asked me to criticize [=critique] his drawings.
