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criticism
noun as in interpretation, analysis
Strong matches
appraisal, appreciation, commentary, elucidation, essay, estimate, evaluation, examination, exposition, notice, observation, pan, rating, rave, scorcher, sideswipe, study
Weak matches
noun as in verbal disapproval
Strongest matches
Strong matches
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 matches
Bronx cheer, bad press, call down, caviling, critical remarks, nit-picking, panning, put down, rap on knuckles, slap on wrist
Example Sentences
Biden frequently presented a rosy view of the economy, and his advisers scoffed at criticism that his policies were driving inflation.
Memes flooded the internet, while some commentators debated the effectiveness of celebrity criticism.
The criticism came two days after the U.S.
She flip-flopped between private and government work, drawing criticism from groups like Consumer Watchdog for her “revolving door” career.
But academic selection has proved controversial and prompted criticism.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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