criticise

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Criticised p. pr. & vb. n. Criticising. ] [ Written also, more analogically, but less commonly, criticize. ] [ Cf. G. kritisiren. See Critic. ] 1. 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 ]

2. 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.
Syn. -- criticize, pick apart. [ 1913 Webster ]