criticism

/kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
   “the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”
2. a serious examination and judgment of something
   “constructive criticism is always appreciated”
3. a written evaluation of a work of literature

Synonyms for criticism

• unfavorable judgment
• critique
• literary criticism

Words that rhyme with criticism

• mechanism
• absolutism
• antagonism
• nationalism
• sensationalism
• anachronism
• dynamism
• empiricism
• formalism
• humanism
• imperialism
• individualism
• modernism
• nihilism
• pluralism
• romanticism
• separatism
• stigmatism
• symbolism
• alcoholism
• astigmatism
• catechism
• chauvinism
• collectivism
• communism
• consumerism
• despotism
• egoism
• egotism
• electromagnetism