Definitions

criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /

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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Crucially, this kind of tactic can offer political cover for criticism.

From BBC

But Prof Lee pushes back strongly on such criticisms.

From BBC

The Los Angeles Fire Department has faced criticism for not fully extinguishing the Lachman fire.

From Los Angeles Times

The post included photos of the proposed armrests, a detail that quickly drew mockery, confusion and criticism across social media.

From Salon

The all-rounder was perhaps hinting towards the criticism of pitches in Asia that can turn excessively and create short Tests.

From BBC