criticism
nounHow many syllables in criticism?
There are 4 syllables in the word criticism.How to pronounce criticism:
Definition of criticism:
- criticism (noun):
- fault-finding or censure
- the act of criticizing usually unfavorably
- disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.
Synonyms for criticism:
animadversion
attack
bad press
blast
brickbat
brickbats
carping
censure
character assassination
critical remarks
critique
denigration
disapproval
disparagement
fault-finding
faultfinding
flack
flak
knocking
literary criticism
panning
potshot
rebuke
reprehension
reprimand
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Antonyms for criticism:
absolution
acceptance
acclaim
acclamation
accolade
accordance
acknowledgement
acknowledgment
acquiescence
acquittal
admiration
admission
adoration
adulation
advantage
affirmation
aggrandisement
aggrandizement
agreement
aid
allowance
answer
applause
appreciation
approbation
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