criticisms

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interpretation, analysis n.
verbal disapproval n.

NOUN

interpretation, analysis

Synonyms

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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

WEAK

reviewal sleighride write-up

Antonyms

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heedlessness neglect

WEAK

approval compliment estimation guess praise supposition

NOUN

verbal disapproval

Synonyms

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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

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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

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criticisms

The BBC asked the French police, judiciary and government to respond to the criticisms of their handling of the case, but they did not respond.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

But his ruling, incorporating his own frequent criticisms of LAHSA, left the future of the embattled agency in doubt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Your criticisms of the Senate’s Clarity Act, however, are unmerited.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Whatever the case, Moreno appears to have determined that the questions and criticisms had become too loud to ignore.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

Ten of us met in a Loop hotel room and, to my amazement, the leaders of the club’s national board confirmed my criticisms of the manner in which the clubs had been conducted.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright