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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The Trump administration has characterized Khalil’s criticisms of the Israeli government as antisemitic and supportive of Hamas, which the U.S. and other Western nations designate as a terrorist organization.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Salah would subsequently receive criticism, notably from Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, for speaking out.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Protestors deny this, arguing that criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and U.S. support should not be equated with antisemitism.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of the artists now topping the charts have come under fierce criticism because their lyrics often paint cartel leaders as Robin Hood-esque figures.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Salah would subsequently receive criticism, notably from Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, for speaking out.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Protestors deny this, arguing that criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and U.S. support should not be equated with antisemitism.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
Many of the artists now topping the charts have come under fierce criticism because their lyrics often paint cartel leaders as Robin Hood-esque figures.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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