<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>criticized, criticizing.</li><li>to censure or find fault with.</li><li>Synonyms: blame, condemn.</li><li>to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review.</li><li>Synonyms: evaluate, appraise.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly.</li><li>to make judgments as to merits and faults.</li></ul>