CRITICISE, verb intransitive s as z. 1. To examine and judge critically; to judge with attention to beauties and faults; as, to criticise on a literary work, on an argument or discourse. 2. To write remarks on the merit of a performance; to notice beauties and faults. Cavil you may, but never criticise 3. To animadvert upon as faulty; to utter censure; as, to critise on a mans manners, or his expenses. CRITICISE, verb transitive 1. To notice beauties and blemishes or faults in; to utter or write remarks on the merit of a performance; as, to criticise the writings of Milton. 2. To pass judgment on with respect to merit or blame; as, to criticise an author; to criticise the conduct.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI