criticism

1. Disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings (synset 106723485)
   "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
   is a type of: disapproval - the expression of disapproval
   subtypes:

   • attack - strong criticism
   • brickbat - blunt criticism
   • carping, faultfinding - persistent petty and unjustified criticism
   • attack, blast, fire, flack, flak - intense adverse criticism
   • thrust - verbal criticism
   • potshot - criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration
   • rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure
   • slating - a severely critical attack
   • static - angry criticism
   • stricture - severe criticism
   same as: unfavorable judgment
2. A serious examination and judgment of something (synset 105741963)
   "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
   is a type of: critical analysis, critical appraisal - an appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation
   subtypes:

   • examen - a critical study (as of a writer's work)
   • knock, roast - negative criticism
   • self-criticism - criticism of yourself
   same as: critique
3. A written evaluation of a work of literature (synset 106386210)
   is a type of: piece of writing, writing, written material - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
   subtypes:

   • explication de texte - a method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning
   • textual criticism - comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
   • new criticism - literary criticism based on close analysis of the text
   • analysis - a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
   • critical review, critique, review, review article - an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
   same as: literary criticism

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