Meaning of criticise in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    criticise

    Definitions

    1. find fault with

    Examples

    • « express criticism of »
    • « point out real or perceived flaws »
    • « The paper criticized the new movie »
    • « Don't knock the food--it's free »

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  2. 2. act as a critic

    Examples

    • « Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either »

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  • « The people who criticise you will not be the ones taking care of your legs when you are in your wheelchair. People who never drove a car in these conditions, they just don't know. »
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