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criticism
What does criticism mean?
criticism (noun): disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use criticism in a sentence?
- Criticism has been leveled at a number of prominent figures. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- I was stung by her harsh criticisms. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce criticism?
/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does criticism come from?
From critic + -ism.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to criticism
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “criticism” mean?
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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the dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is
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a unit of time of one twenty-fourth of a day (sixty minutes)
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the act of giving something in return for something received
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