word
Criticism
KRIH-tih-sih-zuhm
/ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
criticism
Dictionary meaning
A serious examination and judgment of something.
Examples
- Constructive criticism is always appreciated.
- The senator received severe criticism from their opponent.
Synonyms: critique
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