criticism - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for criticism ?

Here are the synonyms for criticism , a list of similar words for criticism from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a serious examination and judgment of something

Synonyms

• criticism
• critique

More generic

• critical analysis
• critical appraisal

More specific

• examen
• knock
• roast
• self-criticism

Noun

a written evaluation of a work of literature

Synonyms

• criticism
• literary criticism

More generic

• piece of writing
• writing
• written material

More specific

• analysis
• critical review
• critique
• explication de texte
• new criticism
• review
• review article
• textual criticism

Noun

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

Synonyms

• criticism
• unfavorable judgment

More generic

• disapproval

More specific

• attack
• blast
• brickbat
• carping
• faultfinding
• fire
• flack
• flak
• potshot
• rebuke
• reprehension
• reprimand
• reproof
• reproval
• slating
• static
• stricture
• thrust

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