English word criticize comes from English -ize, English critic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ize | English (en) | Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives, the verbs having the sense of "to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective". |
| critic | English (en) | (obsolete, ambitransitive) To criticise. (an act of criticism). (the art of criticism). A person who appraises the works of others.. A specialist in judging works of art.. An opponent.. One who criticizes; a person who finds fault. |
| criticize | English (en) | To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.. To find fault (with something). |