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criticism

noun

a serious examination and judgment of something

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Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
M
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. a serious examination and judgment of something

    “constructive criticism is always appreciated”

noun

  1. a written evaluation of a work of literature

noun

  1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

    “the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”

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constructive criticism is always appreciated
the senator received severe criticism from his opponent

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