criticism
noun
the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.
criticisms
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pluralof criticism.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But it’s hard to ignore the criticisms of social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Barrera dismissed these criticisms as part of a “decade-old internal union leadership fight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
"I am optimistic that the report is going to be thorough, will raise criticisms, and will hopefully result in some real change," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The Cupertino-based company said it had reduced the visible crease in the middle of the screen -- one of the main criticisms leveled at foldables.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Even Olmsted now seemed happy with it, although of course he had his criticisms.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
