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verb find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
verb act as a critic
originFrom critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).
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