· disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
Synonym(s): unfavorable_judgment
Hypernym(s): disapproval
· a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
Synonym(s): critique
Hypernym(s): critical_appraisal, critical_analysis
· a written evaluation of a work of literature
Synonym(s): literary_criticism
Hypernym(s): writing, written_material, piece_of_writing