criticism
/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/
noun
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
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Noun 2 meanings
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
“The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue.”
A critical observation or detailed examination and review.
“The politician received several detailed criticisms of his stance on the issue.”
Where it comes from
Etymology
From critic + -ism.
Similar and opposite words
CRITICISM at a glance
CRITICISM has 9 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (C 3 + R 1 + I 1 + T 1 + I 1 + C 3 + I 1 + S 1 + M 3) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,988 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with criticism
All rhymes- TOURISM9
- MECHANISM18
- RACISM10
- TERRORISM11
- JOURNALISM19
- AUTISM8
- CAPITALISM16
- SOCIALISM13
- FEMINISM15
- NATIONALISM13
- COMMUNISM17
- METABOLISM16
One letter away
- CRITICISE13
- TRITICISM13
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