to criticize, to criticize someone or something
Solo pregunta porque tiene curiosidad, no porque quiera criticar.
She's just asking because she's curious, not because she wants to criticize.
Antes de criticar a un hombre, deberías siempre ponerte antes en su lugar.
Before criticizing a man, you should always put yourself in his shoes first.
No es que quiera criticar su obra, señor.
It's not that I want to criticize your work, sir.
— Titanic (1997)
No suelo criticar los productos de la competencia.
I don't usually criticize competitors' products.
— Pacto de sangre (1944)
No está bien criticar a la gente por la espalda.
It's not right to criticize people behind their backs.
Nada es más fácil que criticar a los demás.
Nothing is easier than criticizing others.