criticism

/krɪtɪ,sɪzəm/ noun
9 letters3 syllables15 points in Scrabble®18 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1

Disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.

“the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”

2

A serious examination and judgment of something.

“constructive criticism is always appreciated”

3

A written evaluation of a work of literature.

WORD FORMS
Related formcritical
Related formcriticise
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®15 points
Words With Friends®18 points
Double word30 points
Triple word45 points
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Pig Latiniticismcray
Starts & ends withC … M
Syllablescrit · i · cism
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