Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with criticism in American Collocation
criticism
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
severe
The police chief faced fierce criticism from civil liberties groups for his handling of the protests.
negative
The only adverse criticism the film evoked was for its rather sentimental ending.
positive and helpful
Your constructive criticism helps us know when we are not successful.
fair
It is not clear to what extent this criticism is justifiable.
unfair
I want to go on record as saying that the criticism is totally unjustified.
public
The reformers point to mounting public criticism.
This has resulted in widespread criticism and heated debate.
indirect
Employees may be reluctant to make suggestions because they fear this may be seen as implied criticism of the management.
express criticism
Environmental groups have voiced strong criticism of the methods used.
direct criticism
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
Failure to use funds in accordance with the agreed rules is likely to attract criticism.
receive criticism
The company faced heavy criticism.
avoid or prevent criticism
A shameless decision was made to deflect criticism by misleading the public.
respond effectively to criticism
The authors have made an honest attempt to answer the criticisms made of their work..
The company rejects this criticism.
He faced a barrage of criticism for his support of the war.