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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She said the criticisms are driven by a small number of complaints, and reduce public confidence.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
That was the same month, as it happens, when Meloni publicly broke with Trump over the latter’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
But using a market path would address some of Warsh’s criticisms of current communication.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Two years later, Elabed still remembers the encounter more favorably than someone hearing her criticisms of Harris might expect.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026
Natural experiments in any field, whether in ecology or human history, are inherently open to potential methodological criticisms.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
