criticism
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(noun) a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" |
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Synonyms: critique |
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Related Words: critical analysis, critical appraisal, examen, knock, roast, self-criticism |
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(noun) a written evaluation of a work of literature |
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Synonyms: literary criticism |
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Related Words: analysis, critical review, critique, explication de texte, new criticism, review, review article, textual criticism, writing, written material |
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(noun) disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" |
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Synonyms: unfavorable judgment |
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Related Words: attack, blast, brickbat, carping, disapproval, faultfinding, fire, flak, potshot, rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval, slating, stricture, thrust |
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