CRITICISE (2)

Crit″i‐cise, v. i. 1. 1. To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; — formerly used with on or upon.
Several of these ladies, indeed, criticised upon the form of the association. Addison. 2. 2. To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault.
Cavil you may, but never criticise. Pope.