criticism

noun

1. (uncountable)The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.

   “The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue.”

   “Criticism has been leveled at a number of prominent figures.”

   “Bret Stephens believed that, by virtue of his comfortable position at the New York Times, he ought to be immune from insult or criticism.”

2. (countable)A critical observation or detailed examination and review.

   “The politician received several detailed criticisms of his stance on the issue.”

   “Her attitude was that of a person who listens, either to the external world of sound, or to the discourse of thought. A close criticism might have detected signs proving that she was intent on the latter alternative.”

   “Buried in the article – meant to demonstrate the urgent need of adopting KOSA by linking minors’ online presence with anything from anxiety and depression to cognitive decline, sex trafficking, and death by overdose – is the mention of one of the key criticisms of the bill, namely, that it will bring in even more censorship.”