criticisms

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interpretation, analysis n.
verbal disapproval n.

NOUN

interpretation, analysis

Synonyms

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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

WEAK

reviewal sleighride write-up

Antonyms

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heedlessness neglect

WEAK

approval compliment estimation guess praise supposition

NOUN

verbal disapproval

Synonyms

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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

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criticisms

But his ruling, incorporating his own frequent criticisms of LAHSA, left the future of the embattled agency in doubt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Those fears outweigh any personal criticisms they may have, says David Carter, 66, a grandfather and Christian as well as a veteran.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Addressing common criticisms, he pledged to keep electricity prices low by building its own energy-generating infrastructure wherever Meta invests and to restore more water than it uses in the watersheds it operates by 2030.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

They have continued for over two months, with protesters expanding their criticisms to endemic corruption and rampant development in a movement they call the Flamingo Revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Less conspiratorial voices pointed at the Stalwarts’ harsh criticisms of the president that had provoked a man like Guiteau.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow