criticism
cri·ti·cism
noun
1.
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
- “the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”
2.
a serious examination and judgment of something
- “constructive criticism is always appreciated”
3.
a written evaluation of a work of literature
Origin
From critic + -ism.
Phrases
- constructive criticism
- contextual criticism
- destructive criticism
- form criticism
- higher criticism
- historic criticism
- historical criticism
- literary criticism
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