American Dictionary
Definition criticism in American English
criticism
noun
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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
/ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
▪ adverse, fierce, outspoken, severe, strong, widespread
Example
He finds criticism of his team's performance hard to take.
Example
It's not unusual for politicians to attract criticism.
Example
We always welcome constructive criticism.
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