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Common collocations with criticism in American Collocation

criticism noun

US /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

severe

fierce
scathing
serious
severe
stinging
trenchant
vehement

The police chief faced fierce criticism from civil liberties groups for his handling of the protests.

negative

adverse
destructive
negative

The only adverse criticism the film evoked was for its rather sentimental ending.

positive and helpful

constructive

Your constructive criticism helps us know when we are not successful.

fair

justifiable
justified
legitimate
valid

It is not clear to what extent this criticism is justifiable.

unfair

unfair
unfounded
unjustified
unwarranted

I want to go on record as saying that the criticism is totally unjustified.

public

media
public
widespread

The reformers point to mounting public criticism.

This has resulted in widespread criticism and heated debate.

indirect

implicit
implied

Employees may be reluctant to make suggestions because they fear this may be seen as implied criticism of the management.

express criticism

express
make
voice

Environmental groups have voiced strong criticism of the methods used.

direct criticism

aim
direct
level
reserve

You’d have to be very picky to level any criticism at this feature.

The strongest criticisms are reserved for regional development agencies.

attract crtiticsm

arouse
attract
draw
prompt
provoke

Failure to use funds in accordance with the agreed rules is likely to attract criticism.

receive criticism

come in for
face
meet with
receive

The company faced heavy criticism.

avoid or prevent criticism

avoid
deflect
escape
silence
suppress

A shameless decision was made to deflect criticism by misleading the public.

respond effectively to criticism

address
answer
counter
refute
reject
reply to
respond to

The authors have made an honest attempt to answer the criticisms made of their work..

The company rejects this criticism.

barrage
chorus
storm
wave

He faced a barrage of criticism for his support of the war.