criticism

Definition for criticism

noun as in interpretation, analysis

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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

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reviewal, sleighride, write-up

noun as in verbal disapproval

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denunciation, objection

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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

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The online backlash reflects a pattern of public scrutiny and criticism in China over what is perceived as preferential treatment for foreigners, according to Giulia Interesse, an editor at business intelligence platform Asia Briefing.

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In addition to the assault, the concert drew criticism for being overcrowded inside and feeling like an unsafe environment.

From Los Angeles Times

Before I let you go, there’s been a lot of attention, sometimes criticism, of the working conditions on “Love Is Blind.”

From Los Angeles Times

It follows criticism of the body that is meant to determine whether doctors are fit to practise in the UK.

From BBC

Last year's Budget included an increase in employer National Insurance aimed at raising £25bn for the government, which faced criticism from businesses.

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