criticism
US /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
1.
the act of expressing disapproval of someone or something and stating faults or problems
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The play received a lot of criticism from the audience.
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He couldn't handle the constant criticism.
2.
the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work
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Literary criticism helps us understand texts more deeply.
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Art criticism plays a vital role in shaping public perception.