criticises is a form of:

Criticise



ENGLISH MEANING
verb
1.
(TRANSITIVE) To examine and judge as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment upon; as, to criticise an author; to criticise a picture.
2.
(TRANSITIVE) To express one's views as to the merit or demerit of; esp., to animadvert upon; to find fault with; as, to criticise conduct.
3.
(INTRANSITIVE) To act as a critic; to pass literary or artistic judgment; to play the critic; -- formerly used with on or upon.
4.
(INTRANSITIVE) To discuss the merits or demerits of a thing or person; esp., to find fault.