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Criticism synonyms
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reprehension
The act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand
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  1. The act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand
study
A state of mental absorption:
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  1. A state of mental absorption:
  2. A branch of knowledge or department of learning:
  3. A noteworthy or interesting example:
analysis
The separation of a substance into its constituent elements, usually by chemical means, for the study and identification of each component. &diamf3; Qualitative analysis determines what substances are present in a compound. &diamf3; Quantitative analysis determines how much of each substance is present in a compound.
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  1. The separation of a substance into its constituent elements, usually by chemical means, for the study and identification of each component. &diamf3; Qualitative analysis determines what substances are present in a compound. &diamf3; Quantitative analysis determines how much of each substance is present in a compound.
  2. The separation of an intellectual or material whole into its constituent parts for individual study.
  3. A spoken or written presentation of such study:
critique
The act or art of criticizing; criticism
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  1. The act or art of criticizing; criticism
  2. A critical evaluation or analysis, especially one dealing with works of art or literature.
  3. A critical analysis or evaluation of a subject, situation, literary work, etc.
faultfinding
(A) finding fault; calling attention to defects
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  1. (A) finding fault; calling attention to defects
  2. Excessive or petty criticism
stricture
A restraint, limit, or restriction:
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  1. A restraint, limit, or restriction:
  2. An abnormal narrowing of a bodily duct or passage.
  3. An adverse remark or criticism:
critique
The act or art of criticizing; criticism
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  1. The act or art of criticizing; criticism
  2. A critical evaluation or analysis, especially one dealing with works of art or literature.
  3. A critical analysis or evaluation of a subject, situation, literary work, etc.
review
A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review.
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  1. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review.
  2. A critical report and evaluation, as in a newspaper or magazine, of a recent book, play, etc., or of a performance, concert, etc.
  3. A general survey, report, or account
survey
A general or comprehensive view:
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  1. A general or comprehensive view:
  2. A document reporting the results of a survey.
  3. A careful inspection or appraisal:
blame
Responsibility for a fault or wrong
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  1. Responsibility for a fault or wrong
  2. The act of blaming; accusation; condemnation; censure
  3. Censure; condemnation:
censure
An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
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  1. An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.
  2. A judgment or resolution condemning a person for misconduct; specif., an official expression of disapproval passed by a legislature
  3. An official condemnation, reprimand, or expression of adverse criticism, usually by a legislative or other formal body, of the conduct of one of its members or of someone whose behavior it monitors. An official condemnation, reprimand, or expression of adverse criticism, usually by a legislative or other formal body, of the conduct of one of its members or of someone whose behavior it monitors.
condemnation
The act of condemning.
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  1. The act of condemning.
  2. Severe reproof; strong censure.
  3. A reason or occasion for condemning.
denunciation
That by which anything is denounced; threat of evil; public menace or accusation; arraignment.
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  1. That by which anything is denounced; threat of evil; public menace or accusation; arraignment.
  2. The act or an instance of denouncing, especially a public condemnation or censure.
  3. The reporting of a person to the authorities for possible criminal prosecution.
reprobation
Rejection
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  1. Rejection
  2. The act of reprobating
  3. Disapproval; censure
pan
A basin or depression in the earth, often containing mud or water.
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  1. A basin or depression in the earth, often containing mud or water.
  2. A vessel similar in form to a pan, especially:
  3. A shallow, wide, open container, usually of metal and without a lid, used for holding liquids, cooking, and other domestic purposes.
knock
(Slang) A cutting, often petty criticism.
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  1. (Slang) A cutting, often petty criticism.
  2. The sound of a sharp blow on a hard surface.
  3. A pounding or clanking noise made by an engine, often as a result of faulty fuel combustion.
critique
The act or art of criticizing; criticism
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  1. The act or art of criticizing; criticism
  2. A critical evaluation or analysis, especially one dealing with works of art or literature.
  3. A critical analysis or evaluation of a subject, situation, literary work, etc.
notice
A brief mention or critical review of a work of art, book, play, etc.
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  1. A brief mention or critical review of a work of art, book, play, etc.
  2. The act of noting or observing; perception or attention:
  3. A written or printed announcement:
review
(Law) An evaluation conducted by a higher court of a decision made or action taken by a lower court to determine whether any error was made.
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  1. (Law) An evaluation conducted by a higher court of a decision made or action taken by a lower court to determine whether any error was made.
  2. A report or essay giving a critical estimate of a work or performance.
  3. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review. A judicial reexamination of a court’s proceedings, or a reconsideration by the same court of its earlier decision. The term is often used to describe an appellate court’s examination of a lower court’s proceeding. See also judicial review.
Find another word for criticism. In this page you can discover 31 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for criticism, like: reprehension, study, analysis, critique, caviling, carping, faultfinding, stricture, critique, review and critical essay.

Sentence Examples

  • He listened to no adverse criticism and receded before no obstacle.

  • Thus, governments are very sensitive to criticism and to challenges to their authority.

  • It is a shrewd criticism, but needs arguing out.

  • The higher criticism was not even attempted by Ernesti.

  • A certain amount of progress has been made in the historical criticism of these books.

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