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

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

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criticisms

Mahmood says he has criticisms of the film, such as a weak story, but thinks the attention to the "visual identity" of Street Fighter is impressive.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

But using a market path would address some of Warsh’s criticisms of current communication.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Then the criticisms extended to Israeli food itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Two years later, Elabed still remembers the encounter more favorably than someone hearing her criticisms of Harris might expect.

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026

Despite Burr’s criticisms, séances remained as popular as ever.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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