To examine or judge critically; utter or write criticisms upon; pass judgment upon with respect to merit or demerit; animadvert upon; discover and weigh the faults and merits of: as, to criticize a painting; to criticize a poem; to criticize conduct.
Specifically To censure; judge with severity; point out defects or faults in.
To act as a critic; judge of anything critically; utter or write critical opinions.
To animadvert; express opinions as to particular points: followed by on.