criticisms

NOUN

interpretation, analysis

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assessment comment critique judgment opinion review

STRONG

appraisal appreciation commentary elucidation essay estimate evaluation examination exposition notice observation pan rating rave scorcher sideswipe study

WEAK

reviewal sleighride write-up

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness neglect

WEAK

approval compliment estimation guess praise supposition

NOUN

verbal disapproval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

denunciation objection

STRONG

animadversion aspersion blast brickbats carping cavil censure cut disparagement faultfinding flak hit knock opprobrium pan quibble reproof roast slam slap static stricture swipe vitriol zapper

WEAK

Bronx cheer bad press call down caviling critical remarks nit-picking panning put down rap on knuckles slap on wrist

Antonyms

STRONG

approval compliment flattery praise sanction

WEAK

estimation guess supposition

Example Sentences

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Criticisms of Marineland began back in 2020, when Animal Welfare Services opened an investigation into the park.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Criticisms of Jarmond, however, are growing louder and have been brewing for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Criticisms of the SafeSport Center at the hearing included its reliance on “administrative closures.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Criticisms about railroads putting profits over other concerns echo the complaints of railroad union members who nearly went on strike last year.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Criticisms of this edition appeared in the British Critic of April 1822.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various