criticize

verb

Etymology: From critic + -ize; first element from Ancient Greek κριτικός (kritikós, “of or for judging, able to discern”), from κρίσις (krísis, “decision, judgement”).

1. To find fault (with something).

   “They criticized him for endangering people's lives.”

   “Homophobia is based on criticizing any sexual expression outside of procreational sex.”

2. To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.