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criticism
Found in thesaurus: disapproval, critical analysis, critical appraisal, written material, writing, piece of writing
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criticism
n.
disapproval, censure; critique
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Criticism
Criticism is the practice of judging the merits and faults of something.
- The judger is called a critic.
- To engage in criticism is to criticise (in British English) or criticize (in American English). (See American and British English spelling differences.)
- One specific item of criticism is called a criticism or critique.
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criticism
Noun
1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
(synonym) unfavorable judgment
(hypernym) disapproval
(hyponym) attack
(derivation) knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
2. a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
(synonym) critique
(hypernym) critical appraisal, critical analysis
(hyponym) examen
(derivation) knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
3. a written evaluation of a work of literature
(synonym) literary criticism
(hypernym) writing, written material, piece of writing
(hyponym) explication de texte
(derivation) knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
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criticism
n.
kritika
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criticism
Rzecz.
krytyka; krytyka; jest ostro krytykowany; głównym zarzutem
