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Criticism

Definition

(noun) The act of analyzing or pointing out mistakes

Examples

Constructive criticism is important for growth.
  • Her criticism of my report stung a bit.

  • Criticism from the front row made him laugh.

  • At the meeting in Denver, Mara's criticism of the budget was blunt and fair.

  • I can take criticism, but don't sugarcoat it for me.

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Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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