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

STRONG

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

Then the criticisms extended to Israeli food itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Two years later, Elabed still remembers the encounter more favorably than someone hearing her criticisms of Harris might expect.

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026

It has offered an apology in response to the criticisms.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

He told her viewer criticisms were more aimed at her positions, at not how she sounded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Charles knew that in order to avoid the criticisms being leveled at Vestiges, he would have to build up his argument even more, and gather more examples, more indisputable factual evidence.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman