countercriticism

noun

coun·ter·crit·i·cism ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈkri-tə-ˌsi-zəm

variants or counter-criticism

plural countercriticisms or counter-criticisms

: a criticism made in response to an earlier criticism

I have tried … to exhibit the strengths and weaknesses of each position considered by combining exposition with critical evaluation and countercriticisms from opposing viewpoints.—

Dale Jacquette

also : the act or practice of making countercriticisms

The authors' explicit criticism of models and data used by other economists provoked swift counter-criticism. —

Jackie Calmes

The escalation in this conversation is almost inevitable when the response to criticism is countercriticism. Although Hank might have some real concerns, he should raise them at another time so that they can be dealt with as an independent issue. —

Ellen Wachtel

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of countercriticism was in 1846

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“Countercriticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countercriticism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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