criticism
Translation
disapproval, fault-finding, analysis
Examples
She can't take any criticism.
She can't take any criticism.
The plan has attracted fierce criticism.
The plan has attracted fierce criticism.
He wrote a piece of literary criticism.
He wrote a piece of literary criticism.
Grammar Patterns
criticism of/about ((sth.)) disapproval of (sth.) The book received a lot of criticism.
criticism from ((sb.)) disapproval from (sb.) He faced criticism from his boss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disapproval, censure, analysis, review; Antonyms: praise, compliment, approval
Etymology
From 'criticize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ism', which denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
'Criticism' is the noun form of the verb 'to criticize'. It refers to the 'act' or 'result' of criticizing.