1. past tense and past participle of criticise; to express disapproval of someone or something; to point out faults or problems
Usage: British spelling

Examples

• The teacher criticised the student’s poor handwriting.
• The movie was heavily criticised by reviewers for its weak plot.
• She felt hurt when her boss criticised her presentation.
• The government was criticised for its handling of the crisis.
• He criticised the new policy as being unfair to workers.
• The restaurant was criticised for its slow service.
• Many parents criticised the school’s decision to cancel the field trip.