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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Some criticisms that you don’t agree with actually can make you feel stronger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Feldstein Soto pushed back on those criticisms, touting steps she has taken to modernize the office and enhance public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

More than 10,000 England fans have bought tickets for each of England's group games in Dallas, Boston and New Jersey, despite criticisms over the prices of tickets and travel in the US next month.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"I made general criticisms, I criticised the relationship between the judiciary and politics. As a judicial reporter, I criticised operations in the judiciary on social media, I want to know what is criminal about that?"

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Less conspiratorial voices pointed at the Stalwarts’ harsh criticisms of the president that had provoked a man like Guiteau.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow