criticism

Word parts

critic + -ism

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

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• Hyphenation: crit‧i‧cism

Noun

Singular criticism

Plural criticisms

1. (countable & uncountable) Critique or the expression thereof.

   Their marriage received a lot of criticism from their families.

Related words

• constructive criticism
• critic
• criticise/criticize
• critical