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Criticism

ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m

Criticism definitions

noun

Inflections:

criticism criticisms

the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

"he received a lot of criticism"

Synonyms:
censure reproval condemnation denunciation disapproval disparagement opprobrium captiousness fault-finding carping cavilling
the analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work

"alternative methods of criticism supported by well-developed literary theories"

Synonyms:
evaluation assessment examination appreciation appraisal analysis judgement
- the scholarly investigation of literary or historical texts to determine their origin or intended form