criticism
noun
[ ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m ]
• the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.
• "he received a lot of criticism"
Similar:
censure,
reproval,
condemnation,
denunciation,
disapproval,
disparagement,
opprobrium,
captiousness,
fault-finding,
carping,
cavilling,
chastisement,
castigation,
upbraiding,
berating,
abuse,
vituperation,
scolding,
chiding,
reproofs,
remonstrances,
broadsides,
strictures,
admonishments,
recriminations,
aspersions,
slurs,
smears,
nitpicking,
knocking,
panning,
slamming,
flak,
a bad press,
brickbats,
knocks,
raps,
bad notices,
stick,
verbal,
slagging off,
slagging,
slating,
sledge,
contumely,
animadversion,
objurgation,
excoriation,
reprobation,
arraignment,
• 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"
Similar:
evaluation,
assessment,
examination,
appreciation,
appraisal,
analysis,
judgement,
comment,
commentary,
interpretation,
explanation,
explication,
elucidation,
annotation,
notation,
opinions,
views,
observations,
pronouncements,
remarks,
notes,
scholia,
Origin:
early 17th century: from critic or Latin criticus + -ism.
