criticize

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/
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verb

1. To find fault (with something).

"They criticized him for endangering people's lives."

Synonyms: censure, pick at

2. To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.

Synonyms: appraise, censure, judge

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