verb
criticize
To express disapproval or judge the faults of something.
Residents criticize the city's plan to close the public library.
Etymology
The verb is formed from critic. It names performing the critic’s judgment, especially when that judgment emphasizes faults or expresses disapproval.
More examples
- The reviewer criticized the movie's confusing ending.
- Please criticize the idea without insulting the person who suggested it.
- She keeps criticizing herself for one small mistake.