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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /
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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That institution comes in for specific criticism from Savouri who quips that the IMF acronym would be more accurate were it to represent the Invariably Mistaken Forecaster providing Grossly Distorted Projections.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Stokes said some criticism was "harsh and unneeded", but "a lot of it was warranted".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The 4-0 thrashing at Manchester City drew much criticism but Liverpool remain in the Champions League places - which could be the key to whether Slot stays at Anfield.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Drs. Makary and Prasad tried to deflect criticism by blaming the rejection on Richard Pazdur, then head of the FDA oncology center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Those on the committee received due praise from the returning council members and from the state legislature, but voices of criticism were also heard.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

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