Antonym: admiration, laud, praise. Similar words: briticism, criticize, critic, asceticism, skepticism, critical, hypocritical, cynicism. Meaning: ['krɪtɪsɪzəm] 
n. 1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings 2. a serious examination and judgment of something 3. a written evaluation of a work of literature.
n. 1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings 2. a serious examination and judgment of something 3. a written evaluation of a work of literature. 
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121 The government's economic policies have come in for a lot of criticism.
122 A storm of criticism was raised by his new novel.
123 His harsh criticism jarred with the friendly tone of the meeting.
124 The political subtext of her novel is a criticism of government interference in individual lives.
125 I realized that what I'd said could be misinterpreted as criticism.
126 The magazine's editor is open to criticism in allowing the article to be printed.
127 His strongest criticism is reserved for his father, whom he disliked intensely.
128 He was able to imbue even the friendliest words with a tone of biting criticism.
129 She has published more than 20 books including novels, poetry and literary criticism.
130 Admittedly, I could have tried harder but I still don't think all this criticism is fair.
131 As a politician, he is able to withstand public criticism.
132 Almost all the recent criticism from the mass media is directed at the ever increasing rate of unemployment.
133 Her work is open to the criticism that it is ethnocentric.
134 The new play has attracted a good deal of criticism.
135 "You're an obstinate man," she said. "Is that a criticism," I said, "or just an observation?".
136 You get a lot of criticism, but you just have to carry on regardless.
137 There has been strong criticism of the secrecy surrounding the negotiations.
138 That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups.
139 I think Sam is too liberal with his criticism .
140 The Prime Minister deflected mounting criticism today by announcing tax cuts.
141 The only person who deserves criticism is the one who isn't putting out.
142 The film star faced a barrage of criticism for his behaviour.
143 Her manner was oddly defensive, as he hadn't intended any criticism at all.
144 In a harsh economic climate, raises for teachers have become a lightning rod for criticism.
145 Air bombardment raised criticism on the humanitarian grounds that innocent civilians might suffer.
146 There was growing criticism of the Government's conduct of the war.
147 There was growing criticism of the government's conduct of the war.
148 They received a lot of adverse publicity/criticism about the changes.
149 Her ideas have attracted a lot of attention/criticism in the scientific community.
150 She lays herself open to criticism with such unashamedly extreme views.
More similar words: briticism, criticize, critic, asceticism, skepticism, critical, hypocritical, cynicism, politician, racism, exorcism, ostracism, criteria, hypocrite, mediocrity, British, enticing, appendicitis, politic, arithmetic, anticipate, ritualistic, participant, participate, political, politically, participation, political party, racist, precise.