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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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In an interview with The Times, Delrahim responded to concerns and criticisms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Some criticisms that you don’t agree with actually can make you feel stronger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"The idea does intrigue me," he says, though he is not blind to the many criticisms of predictions markets either.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"I made general criticisms, I criticised the relationship between the judiciary and politics. As a judicial reporter, I criticised operations in the judiciary on social media, I want to know what is criminal about that?"

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Please elaborate here on any additional compliments or criticisms you may have of this teacher.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt