criticise vs criticize

criticise and criticize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
criticise	No	No	Yes	No
criticize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, criticise and criticize are synonyms defined as:

criticise and criticize: find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

Other synonyms of criticise include knock, pick apart.

As verbs, criticise and criticize are synonyms defined as:

criticise (verb)	criticize (verb)
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws	find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
act as a critic	act as a critic