criticism

pronunciation

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Noun:

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
a serious examination and judgment of something
a written evaluation of a work of literature

Word Origin

criticism (n.): c. 1600, "action of criticizing," from critic + -ism. Meaning "art of estimating literary worth" is from 1670s.

Synonym

n.

disparagement objection censure brickbat flak condemnation exception derogation reproach animadversion denunciation disapproval stricture reproof disagreement

n.

commentary review critique

n.

analysis evaluation estimation appreciation appraisal judgment examination assessment

n.

carping censoriousness quibbling faultfinding overcriticism hypercriticism captiousness diatribe hairsplitting belittling cavilling

Antonym

n.

admiration praise

Example

1. Sandberg 's message has been subject to criticism .

2. Bronner says he 's heard the criticism .

3. After months of skepticism and criticism , daily deal company groupon apparently did something to excite investors .

4. Look for the truth in the criticism .

5. But ratley dismissed the criticism . "

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