criticism
♦♦ criti|cism /kr'ɪtɪsɪzəm/ (criticisms)
1 [N-VAR] oft N of n, N that
Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval.
This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill...
The criticism that the English do not truly care about their children was often voiced.
≠ praise
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
Criticism is a serious examination and judgment of something such as a book or play.
She has published more than 20 books including novels, poetry and literary criticism.lit|er|ary criti|cism
[N-UNCOUNT]
Literary criticism is the academic study of the techniques used in the creation of literature.
1 [N-VAR] oft N of n, N that
Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval.
This policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism on Capitol Hill...
The criticism that the English do not truly care about their children was often voiced.
≠ praise
2 [N-UNCOUNT]
Criticism is a serious examination and judgment of something such as a book or play.
She has published more than 20 books including novels, poetry and literary criticism.lit|er|ary criti|cism
[N-UNCOUNT]
Literary criticism is the academic study of the techniques used in the creation of literature.