criticism
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Freeman alleges the city of Riverside violated her rights by investigating her without due process in retaliation for her criticism of public officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He also stands to hold an unprecedented level of control at SpaceX, something that has drawn criticism from corporate governance advocates in recent days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The EU Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, echoed such criticism last year.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
This was a scathing criticism for a man who had just traveled three thousand miles to attend an abolitionist convention.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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