Criticism
Criticism noun - An essay evaluating or analyzing something.
Praise is an antonym for criticism in topics: adoration, neglect, interpretation, verbal disapproval.
Praise
Praise noun - An expression of approval and commendation.
How words are described
| particular | particular criticism | particular praise |
| similar | similar criticism | similar praise |
| common | common criticism | common praise |
| public | public criticism | public praise |
| Other adjectives: positive, endless, considerable, legitimate, genuine, honest, single, heavy, strong, actual, real, constant, massive, extensive, serious, widespread, general, less, significant, mixed. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- This objection is rarely (if ever) raised to deflect positive criticism, but very few people are particularly inclined to reject positive criticism or praise in the first place, regardless of the source.
Source: Let's See You Do Better -
The ad garnered both criticism and praise when it first aired but is now seen retrospectively as a misfire due to its blatant sexism and Misaimed Marketing.
Source: Rated M for Money - Like the South Park example above, this is funnier thanks to the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy (and all the praise and criticism attached to the series).
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