Synonyms

Translations

Find Words

Word Forms

☀

	Appearance
✓	Use device theme
✓	Dark theme
✓	Light theme

What is another word for criticism?

Need synonyms for criticism? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead.

Contexts ▼

A censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of something

A complaint or protest over something believed to be wrong or unfair

An opinion or assessment on the nature, character, or quality of something

A short piece of writing on a particular subject

A reactionary response to a product, service, or task

An angry or negative reaction to an event or action

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

Something unavoidable and unpleasant

Critical analysis and critique of societal norms, practices, and issues

An incidental remark, especially in a court of law

Conveying disapproval or critique through a formal speech or prolonged scolding

… more ▼

Noun

A censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes

verbal disapproval

critical remark

character assassination

rap over the knuckles

dissatisfaction

slap on the wrist

verbal onslaught

slap in the face

stream of abuse

counter-argument

formal complaint

backhanded compliment

howl of protest

superciliousness

piece of your mind

howls of protest

disparaging remark

snappy comeback

rap on the knuckles

chorus of disapproval

kick in the teeth

anathematization

bone of contention

mocking comment

statement of opposition

stigmatisation^UK

stigmatization^US

underestimation

harsh criticism

slap on the wrists

flea in the ear

taking exception

oral punishment

haul over the coals

being put in one's place

scathing indictment

statement of dissatisfaction

source of discredit

severe criticism

scathing criticism

scathing condemnation

withering criticism

critical remarks

scandalmongering

rumourmongering^UK

rumormongering^US

argument against

difficulty with

defamation of character

malicious gossip

pointed comment

finger-pointing

bill of indictment

more ❯

“A major criticism of the award is that too few people decide who wins.”

Noun

The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of something

critical analysis

critical assessment

textual criticism

literary criticism

close examination

lower criticism

more ❯

“The rule compels the writer to receive criticism in a workshop without responding.”

Noun

A complaint or protest over something believed to be wrong or unfair

dissatisfaction

trivial complaint

minor criticism

trivial objection

adverse comment

more ❯

Noun

An opinion or assessment on the nature, character, or quality of something

considered opinion

way of thinking

right of speech

right of free speech

school of thought

two cents' worth

more ❯

Noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject

piece of writing

literature review

work of fiction

piece of fiction

fictional account

more ❯

Noun

A reactionary response to a product, service, or task

Noun

An angry or negative reaction to an event or action

Noun

A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

experimentation

research and development

critical thinking

cross-examination

investigation into

superintendence

in-depth examination

in-depth assessment

in-depth analysis

in-depth investigation

data interpretation

differentiation

careful examination

demystification

close examination

differentiating

telling the difference

scientific test

trial and error

characterization

fishing expedition

way of thinking

critical analysis

scientific method

background information

scientific methodology

scientific research

systematic investigation

scientific investigation

learning new things

critical investigation

critical examination

reconsideration

acquiring new skills

updating one's knowledge

acquiring new knowledge

learning something new

developing new skills

mastering new skills

acquiring new information

learning new facts

after-action review

overall picture

textual criticism

lower criticism

literary criticism

feasibility study

two cents worth

where one is at

viability study

personal feeling

sneaking suspicion

piece of research

more ❯

Noun

Something unavoidable and unpleasant

Noun

Critical analysis and critique of societal norms, practices, and issues

social commentary

social analysis

social criticism

social critique

societal commentary

political commentary

political critique

political criticism

Noun

An incidental remark, especially in a court of law

two cents' worth

whispered remark

confidential remark

vocalization^US

vocalisation^UK

more ❯

Noun

Conveying disapproval or critique through a formal speech or prolonged scolding

	Find more words!








criticism
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

Related Words and Phrases

See Also

What is the opposite of criticism?
Sentences with the word criticism
Words that rhyme with criticism
What is the plural of criticism?
What is the adverb for criticism?
What is the adjective for criticism?
What is the noun for criticism?
Translations for criticism
Use our Synonym Finder

Nearby Words

criticizea severely

criticizea strongly

critical thinking

9-letter Words Starting With

Find Synonyms

Word Tools			Finders & Helpers		Apps		More		Synonyms
Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Nouns Verbs	Adjectives Adverbs Plural Singular Past Tense Present Tense		Word Unscrambler Words With Friends Scrabble Crossword / Codeword		iOS / Apple Android		Home About Us Terms of Use Privacy Statement Don't Sell Personal Data		A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Antonyms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Copyright WordHippo © 2023