/ Dictionary / Index C criticize: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: crit•i•cize Pronunciation: (krit'u-sīz"), [key] — v., -cized, -ciz•ing. —v.t. to censure or find fault with. to judge or discuss the merits and faults of: to criticize three novels in one review. —v.i. to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly. to make judgments as to merits and faults. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: criticize (Thesaurus) criticism critique Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pristine Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language