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 potential refund amounts advertised—up to $14,000—prompted criticism online.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
After the teen’s release, the Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi faced heavy criticism for Maryland’s policy.
—Cale Ahearn, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
Patel served in various roles in the first Trump administration and has received criticism for spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election; the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot; and the idea of a deep state controlling the country.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
But the deal has faced criticism from the opposition Conservative Party and from some allies of Trump.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
After the teen’s release, the Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi faced heavy criticism for Maryland’s policy.
—Cale Ahearn, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
Patel served in various roles in the first Trump administration and has received criticism for spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election; the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot; and the idea of a deep state controlling the country.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
But the deal has faced criticism from the opposition Conservative Party and from some allies of Trump.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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