Criticism Definition & Meaning
criticism
- noun
- disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
- a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
- a written evaluation of a work of literature
"Criticism" in song lyrics
See how criticism is used in real songs:
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"When I rest up in 'em, death to criticism"
Black Knights f/ Sandman — Kill or Be Killed * -
"Know the diff of disrespect and criticism"
Black Sheep — Me and My Brother -
"And I'm all about constructive criticism"
Eddie Haskill — Where I'm Really From
Words that rhyme with criticism
Usage tips for "criticism"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does criticism mean?
- disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" a written evaluation of a work of literature
- What part of speech is criticism?
- Criticism is a noun.
- How many definitions does criticism have?
- Criticism has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).