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Criticise (verb) means a non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize.

verb

A non-Oxford British English standard spelling of criticize.

"This is not to criticise Ghosh's use of such lexis, but just to point out that Ghosh's use of such lexis must be regarded as examples of re-use and not as evidence of continued use over the intervening period." — James Lambert, Anglo-Indian slang in dictionaries on historical principles (2018)

"The Gunners boss has been heavily criticised for his side's poor start to the Premier League season but this result helps lift the pressure." — David Ornstein, Arsenal 3 - 0 Bolton (2011)

"However, unions have criticised the move, suggesting it puts staff members and passengers at risk. One RAIL source criticised the lack of information received by the industry as to who would be travelling." — Richard Clinnick, Network News: More trains... but advice is not to travel (2020)

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