Synonyms of critique
19 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for critique is blame. Other synonyms of critique are criticism, dressing-down, censure, chastisement and admonishment. The opposite of critique is applause.
Synonyms and similar words for critique
nounThe art of criticism.
- castigationSevere criticism.
- censureThe act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension.
- dispraiseBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
- admonishmentThe act of admonishing.
- blameCensure.
- brickbatting figurativelyThe act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
- onus
- chastisementThe act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
- criticismA critical observation or detailed examination and review.
- panningThorough criticism.
- reprehensionThe act, or an expression, of criticism, censure or condemnation; reprimand.
- vituperationThe act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- discommendation archaicBlame; censure; reproach; shunning.
nounA point made to criticize something.
- animadversionA criticism, a critical remark.
- strictureA sternly critical remark or review.
nounMore synonyms
- criticizationA criticism.
- dressing-downA reprimand or rarely, a thrashing.
- handbagging UK, humorousA verbal attack or criticism.
- slam
Opposite of critique
Meaning of critique
- noun The art of criticism.
- noun An essay in which another piece of work is criticized, reviewed, etc.
- noun A point made to criticize something.
critique in other languages
Questions about synonyms of critique
- What is another word for critique?
- Critique has 19 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blame, criticism, dressing-down, censure, chastisement, admonishment, vituperation and castigation.
- What is the opposite of critique?
- The opposite of critique is applause.
- What does critique mean?
- Critique means the art of criticism.
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