criticise
pronunciation
How to pronounce criticise in British English:
UK ['krɪtɪsaɪz]
How to pronounce criticise in American English:
US ['krɪtəˌsaɪz]
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- Verb:
- find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
- act as a critic
Word Origin
- criticise (v.)
- chiefly British English spelling of criticize; for suffix, see -ize. Related: Criticised; criticising.
Example
- 1. But he may be readier to criticise human-rights violators .
- 2. When markets go up , few feel the need to criticise .
- 3. People have used president zardari 's earlier visits to criticise him .
- 4. Both liberals and russian nationalists are starting to criticise the government .
- 5. People who criticise the movement can face nasty smear campaigns .