Synonyms of criticism
19 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for criticism is blame. Other synonyms of criticism are dressing-down, censure, critique, chastisement and admonishment. The opposite of criticism is advice.
Synonyms and similar words for criticism
nounThe act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
nounA critical observation or detailed examination and review.
- critiqueThe art of criticism.
- animadversionA criticism, a critical remark.
- strictureA sternly critical remark or review.
- criticizationA criticism.
- dressing-downA reprimand or rarely, a thrashing.
- handbagging UK, humorousA verbal attack or criticism.
- slam
nounMore synonyms
- admonishmentThe act of admonishing.
- blameCensure.
- brickbatting figurativelyThe act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
- castigationSevere criticism.
- onus
- chastisementThe act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
- reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
- vituperationThe act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- discommendation archaicBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
Opposite of criticism
Meaning of criticism
- noun The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
- noun A critical observation or detailed examination and review.
criticism in other languages
Questions about synonyms of criticism
- What is another word for criticism?
- Criticism has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, dressing-down, censure, critique, chastisement, admonishment, vituperation and castigation.
- What is the opposite of criticism?
- The opposite of criticism is advice.
- What does criticism mean?
- Criticism means the act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: criticism (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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