criticism

Definition for criticism

noun as in interpretation, analysis

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assessment, comment, critique, judgment, opinion, review

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

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reviewal, sleighride, write-up

noun as in verbal disapproval

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denunciation, objection

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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

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

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Lecornu was in the job for only 26 days before his government fell apart, triggered by criticism from the leader of the conservative Republicans, Bruno Retailleau.

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Cher, who was inducted into the Rock Hall last year after much criticism of the organization, says she told Wenner’s regime she didn’t want to be inducted.

From Los Angeles Times

Government spokespersons warn that criticism of agents can lead to violence and has resulted in deadly incidents.

From Los Angeles Times

Certainly, some of the criticisms of the original law apply equally to the amendment that covers XL bullies - including the point of the view that the most irresponsible owners don't bother to comply with it.

From BBC

They continue to worry that the new law will chill discussion of controversial issues in ethnic studies and elsewhere — and also falsely equate legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitism.

From Los Angeles Times

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