- pronunciation:
- krI
tih
sih
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something.
The coach's criticism helped us learn to be better players.- similar words:
- complaint, evaluation
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| definition 2: |
the act of finding problems or mistakes in something.
Kim's criticism of his classmates made him unpopular.- antonyms:
- compliment, praise
- similar words:
- objection
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| related words: |
critique |
The word criticism
contains the following part:
-ism1
Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means
act, process, state, practice, or instance of
More about this word part:
The suffix -ism1 attaches to Greek roots to form nouns which usually have a corresponding verb ending in "-ize, -ise". See also -ism2.
Example words: