Word

criticism, n.
(criticisms)
freq. cnt. 11

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6

criticism unfavorable judgment

sample sentences

"the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

critical criticise

semantic pointers

hyponym

attack brickbat carping, faultfinding attack, fire, flak, flack, blast thrust potshot reproof, rebuke, reproval, reprehension, reprimand slating static stricture

hypernym

a serious examination and judgment of something
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

criticism critique

sample sentences

"constructive criticism is always appreciated"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

critical criticise

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

critical appraisal, critical analysis

hyponym

examen knock, roast self-criticism

a written evaluation of a work of literature
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

criticism literary criticism

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

critical criticise

semantic pointers

hypernym

writing, written material, piece of writing

hyponym

explication de texte textual criticism new criticism analysis review, critique, critical review, review article