To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture. [1913 Webster]
To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct. Blackwood's Mag. [1913 Webster]
, v. i.
To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon. [1913 Webster]
To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault. [1913 Webster]