Criticism Definition

krĭtĭ-sĭzəm
criticisms
noun
criticisms
The act of criticizing, especially adversely.
American Heritage
The act of making judgments; analysis of qualities and evaluation of comparative worth; esp., the critical consideration and judgment of literary or artistic work.
Webster's New World
A comment, review, article, etc. expressing such analysis and judgment.
Webster's New World
The act of finding fault; censure; disapproval.
Webster's New World
A critical article or essay; a critique.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Criticism

Noun

Singular:
criticism
Plural:
criticisms

Origin of Criticism

  • critic +‎ -ism

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Criticism Sentence Examples

  • He listened to no adverse criticism and receded before no obstacle.

  • Thus, governments are very sensitive to criticism and to challenges to their authority.

  • It is a shrewd criticism, but needs arguing out.

  • The higher criticism was not even attempted by Ernesti.

  • It did little for the moral education of the people, but the same criticism applies more or less to all the European governments of the day.

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Words Starting With

CCRCRI

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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criticism

Words Starting With C and Ending With M

Starts With C & Ends With MStarts With CR & Ends With MStarts With C & Ends With SM

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With M