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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That means the revamped panel will not be headed by Shah, who came in for criticism for his handling of the recent crisis.

From BBC

The key moment came when the song was played to his parents, and they didn't respond with any criticism.

From BBC

Serbia, an EU candidate country, has repeatedly faced criticism over oversight of Chinese-owned firms.

From Barron's

“It tempers my criticism,” Montgomery said of the arms deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

The case has drawn sharp criticism among animal rights advocates and social media users.

From BBC