transitive verb. To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon.

transitive verb. To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with.

intransitive verb. To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon.

intransitive verb. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault.

verb. To evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults

verb. To find fault (with something)

verb. act as a critic

verb. find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws