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

The post drew criticism from a group of Latino community leaders, including several Guerra supporters, who gathered for a news conference Friday morning at Sacramento’s Southside Park. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Their social outing drew criticism in the French media as the presidential couple was accused of being tone-deaf, and were even compared to Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette on the eve of the French Revolution. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

The change has drawn political criticism and a response from a Missouri insurance trade group. — Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Eisenkot, who lost a son and two nephews to fighting in Gaza, has been particularly unsparing in his criticism, repeatedly hammering Netanyahu for refusing to take any accountability for the calamity. — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026