criticism 1
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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Examples
- 1.the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
Hypernym
disapproval 2
noun
the expression of disapproval
EnglishDerivationally related form
critical 1
adjective
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
criticise 1
verb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
Hyponym
attack 9
noun
strong criticism
brickbat 2
noun
blunt criticism
faultfinding 1
noun
persistent petty and unjustified criticism
fire 9
noun
intense adverse criticism
thrust 4
noun
verbal criticism
