criticism

Plural

criticisms

1. 1.The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.

   • Criticism has been leveled at a number of prominent figures.
   • The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue.
   • Bret Stephens believed that, by virtue of his comfortable position at the New York Times, he ought to be immune from insult or criticism.

2. 2.A critical observation or detailed examination and review.

   • I was stung by her harsh criticisms.
   • The politician received several detailed criticisms of his stance on the issue.
   • Her attitude was that of a person who listens, either to the external world of sound, or to the discourse of thought. A close criticism might have detected signs proving that she was intent on the latter alternative.

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