criticism
Example Sentences
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It’s a pushback she tried out earlier in the week with a new advertisement that sought to make a punchline out of the criticism.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
But despite criticism over his immediate reaction, voters seem to have forgiven him.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Former public accounts minister Amelie de Montchalin in February became the country's top auditor, after criticism she could not critique a budget that she was involved in drafting.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
And, his unpopularity is opening him up to increased criticism, even from his former supporters.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
And no answer I could give could help sounding like criticism of her.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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