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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President Trump publicly praised Citigroup and CEO Jane Fraser on social media, a contrast to his past criticisms of other major banks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He also repeated his criticisms of the government's Employment Rights Act, warning one aspect of the legislation meant it was "going to get much harder" for Next to offer more hours for its staff.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Feldstein Soto pushed back on those criticisms, touting steps she has taken to modernize the office and enhance public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Mrs. Walton’s putting on one final coat of lip gloss when she says, “We won’t be needing her help, or her criticisms, tonight.”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles