1. (noun)criticism, unfavorable judgment disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings Synonyms: literary criticism, unfavorable judgment, critique, criticism
2. (noun)criticism, critique a serious examination and judgment of something Synonyms: literary criticism, criticism, review article, unfavorable judgment, critique, critical review, review
3. (noun)criticism, literary criticism a written evaluation of a work of literature Synonyms: literary criticism, unfavorable judgment, critique, criticism, lit crit
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'criticism'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. criticism Blame, censure, and disapproval may either be felt or uttered; comment, criticism, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, and reproof are always expressed. The same is true of admonitio Synonyms: reproof, admonition, chiding, disapproval, reprimand, animadversion, comment, objurgation, reproach, blame, condemnation, rebuke, reproval, censure, criticism, reflection, upbraiding, check, denunciation, reprehension Antonyms: applause, approval, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, praise, approbation, commendation
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