criticisms

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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The White House, asked about criticisms of the plan, referred to a number of Gorka’s public statements touting it.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Former Fed Vice Chair Donald Kohn noted in an email that Warsh’s criticisms of the Fed since 2011 have been delivered with a “caustic tone.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Some of the most outspoken criticisms of DOJ’s conduct have come from very conservative Republican-appointed judges.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Formula 1 bosses have agreed a change to engine design for the 2027 season in response to criticisms of the new power units introduced this year.

From BBC • May 8, 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