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Critique

krɪˈtiːk

Critique definitions

noun

Inflections:

critique critiques

a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a creative work or a literary, philosophical, or political theory

"a critique of Marxist historicism"

Synonyms:
analysis evaluation assessment appraisal appreciation review write-up
an expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes; a criticism

"this is not meant to be an endorsement or a critique"

Synonyms:
censure reproval condemnation denunciation disapproval disparagement opprobrium captiousness fault-finding carping cavilling

verb

Inflections:

critiques critiquing critiqued critique

evaluate (a theory, practice, or creative work) in a detailed and analytical way

"the authors critique the methods and practices used in the research"

Synonyms:
deal with be about cover be concerned with concern itself with discuss write/speak/talk about go into explore investigate tackle handle
express disapproval of (someone or something) on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes; criticize

"she critiques society's obsession with physical appearance"

Synonyms:
find fault with censure denounce condemn arraign attack lambast pillory disapprove of carp at cavil at rail against inveigh against cast aspersions on pour scorn on disparage denigrate deprecate malign vilify besmirch run down give a bad press to