1. to express disapproval of someone or something; to point out faults or problems
Usage: British spelling
2. to analyze and judge the merits and faults of something, especially a work of art or literature
Usage: British spelling; academic or professional context

Examples

• The teacher criticises students who don’t complete their homework.
• The newspaper criticises the government’s new policy.
• She criticises his driving every time they go out.
• The art professor criticises each painting in detail.
• He criticises the movie for its poor plot development.
• The coach criticises the team’s performance after every game.