Synonyms of criticism

criticism

noun

ˈkri-tə-ˌsi-zəm 

as in critique

an essay evaluating or analyzing something

every criticism of the movie has noted that there are major holes in its plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• critique
• review
• notice
• analysis
• editorial
• commentary
• examination
• study
• evaluation
• opinion
• appraisal
• column
• examen
• assessment
• survey
• punditry
• outline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of criticism

Yabloko and the Communist Party, which has criticized some aspects of government policy but carefully avoided any criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that many of their election observers were turned away from polling stations. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Aaron Rowe has defended Ed Sheeran amid the continuing fallout over Macklemore’s removal from the singer’s Loop Tour, arguing that public criticism is being directed at the wrong person. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026

The ability to face criticism, and still laugh at one’s self, is a rare trait. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Macklemore has asserted that criticism of the Israeli government should not be conflated with antisemitism. — James Pollard, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026