criticism

[US]/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
[UK]/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. criticism, critique, accusation, comment, commentary

Phrases & Collocations

constructive criticism

receive criticism

harsh criticism

literary criticism

textual criticism

new criticism

adverse criticism

criticism and praise

Example Sentences

responsible criticism in private

sauce criticism with flattery

harsh criticism that wounds.

"As criticism, this essay misfires."

Such strong criticism was completely unwarranted.

the criticism was both vindictive and personalized.

criticism that left me in tears.

criticism that came out of the blue.

blunting the criticism with a smile.

Is it hard to bear with criticism?

a ploy for deflecting criticism

Jenny would brook no criticism of Matthew.

contemporary criticism can afford neutral disengagement.

Don't take my criticism to heart.

comments seen as implicit criticism of the policies.

criticism of the trade surplus in Washington is misconceived.

Real-world Examples

Is there any chance that Cardus's criticism will enjoy a revival?

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

Villiers is not concerned about this criticism.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

There have been many criticisms about the judicial process.

Source: NPR News April 2015 Compilation

The verdict was met with swift criticism.

Source: NPR News August 2015 Compilation

The Secretary of State tried to calmly deflect the criticisms.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2021

They do not take any criticism well.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

The opponent made virulent criticism against his rival.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

No, that's not a criticism of my puns.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2020 Collection

I don't really have any criticism of that.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

But that message is competing with loud Republican criticism.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2022 Collection

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