Synonyms for criticism
ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əmcrit·i·cism

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1. criticism

   Blame, censure, and disapproval may either be felt or uttered; comment, criticism, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, and reproof are always expressed. The same is true of admonition and animadversion. Comment and criticism may be favorable as well as censorious; they imply no superiority or authority on the part of him who utters them; nor do reflection or reprehension, which are simply turning the mind back upon what is disapproved. Reprehension is supposed to be calm and just, and with good intent; it is therefore a serious matter, however mild, and is capable of great force, as expressed in the phrase severe reprehension. Reflection is often from mere ill feeling, and is likely to be more personal and less impartial than reprehension; we often speak of unkind or unjust reflections. Rebuke, literally a stopping of the mouth, is administered to a forward or hasty person; reproof is administered to one intentionally or deliberately wrong; both words imply authority in the reprover, and direct expression of disapproval to the face of the person rebuked or reproved. Reprimand is official censure formally administered by a superior to one under his command. Animadversion is censure of a high, authoritative, and somewhat formal kind. Rebuke may be given at the outset, or in the midst of an action; animadversion, reflection, reprehension, reproof, always follow the act; admonition is anticipatory, and meant to be preventive. Check is allied to rebuke, and given before or during action; chiding is nearer to reproof, but with more of personal bitterness and less of authority. Compare CONDEMN; REPROVE.

   Synonyms:
   admonition, animadversion, blame, censure, check, chiding, comment, condemnation, denunciation, disapproval, objurgation, rebuke, reflection, reprehension, reprimand, reproach, reproof, reproval, upbraiding

   Antonyms:
   applause, approbation, approval, commendation, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, praise

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. criticism

   Synonyms:
   stricture, censure, animadversion

   Antonyms:
   approval, praise

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.3 / 3 votes

1. criticism, unfavorable judgmentnoun

   disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

   "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"

   Synonyms:
   literary criticism, unfavorable judgment, critique

2. criticism, critiquenoun

   a serious examination and judgment of something

   "constructive criticism is always appreciated"

   Synonyms:
   literary criticism, review article, unfavorable judgment, critique, critical review, review

3. criticism, literary criticismnoun

   a written evaluation of a work of literature

   Synonyms:
   literary criticism, unfavorable judgment, critique, lit crit

Matched Categories

1. • Critical Appraisal

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1. criticismnoun

   Synonyms:
   art of criticising

2. criticismnoun

   Synonyms:
   critique, strictures, animadversion, review, critical remarks

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1. criticismnoun

   Synonyms:
   critique, censure, animadversion, stricture, cavil

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1. List of paraphrases for "criticism":

   critical, critique, criticisms, critic, criticise, criticizing, criticized, criticising, monetary, reproach

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How to use criticism in a sentence?

1. Franklin P. Jones:

   Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.

2. Bill Evanina:

   This is consistent with Moscow's public criticism of him when he was Vice President for his role in the Obama Administration's policies on Ukraine and its support for the anti-Putin opposition inside Russia, some Kremlin-linked actors are also seeking to boost President Trump's candidacy on social media and Russian television.

3. Ben Ray Lujan:

   It was with profound sadness that I heard of the passing of Ambassador Wilson, a friend and fellow New Mexican for whom I had deep respect, ambassador Wilson was a devoted patriot who put country and duty before politics and had the courage to speak the truth in the face of extreme criticism.

4. Charles Grassley:

   I think that you don’t have any more trouble with what Trump said than when Sotomayor said that —when she was found saying in speeches that, quote, ‘Awise Latina woman with the richness of her experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male,’ i don’t hear any criticism of that sort of comment by a justice of the Supreme Court.

5. Tokyo Sexwale:

   I have just been to Robben Island with him to show him the place where Nelson Mandela was. I hope he will be carrying the spirit of that reconciliation which Nelson Mandela was known for, gianni has got a very heavy responsibility on his shoulders... and he needs many people to side with him. There will be all kinds of criticism, all kinds of negatives. But I think he is strong enough to go through that.