criticize-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: express disapproval of somebody or something

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 CRITICIZE (NP2)
NOTE: If transitive, CRITICIZE appears often in passive form.

Examples:
We'll get nowhere if all you can do is criticize.
The government is being widely criticized for failing to limit air pollution.

Mappings:
VerbNet: judgement-33
FrameNet: Judgment_communication
PropBank: criticize.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: give considered opinion on something

Examples:
We're a group of artists who meet to discuss things and criticize each other's work.

Mappings:
VerbNet: judgement-33
FrameNet: Judgment_communication
PropBank: criticize.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2