criticise 1
verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Examples
- 1.The paper criticized the new movie
- 2.Don't knock the food--it's free
Hypernym
comment 1
verb
make or write a comment on
EnglishDerivationally related form
criticism 2
noun
a serious examination and judgment of something
criticism 3
noun
a written evaluation of a work of literature
criticism 1
noun
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Hyponym
reprimand 1
verb
rebuke formally
savage 2
verb
criticize harshly or violently
admonish 3
verb
take to task
censure severely or angrily
reprehend 1
verb
express strong disapproval of
Entailment
evaluate 2
verb
form a critical opinion of
