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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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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

I asked the White House to respond to these criticisms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I’m curious to know what you make of those criticisms.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Earlier on Tuesday, Pope Leo said he would continue to call for peace despite criticisms.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

He is overly sensitive to criticisms that others make of him, and cannot tolerate being made fun of.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote