Synonyms of criticism
as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
every criticism of the movie has noted that there are major holes in its plot
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 3 Jun. 2023.
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