crit·i·cism 
/ˈkrɪtəˌsɪzəm/ noun
plural crit·i·cisms /ˈkrɪtəˌsɪzəm/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act of expressing disapproval and of noting the problems or faults of a person or thing : the act of criticizing someone or something
▪ There was much public criticism directed/leveled at the senator. ▪ The new law attracted/drew widespread criticism. [=many people criticized the new law] ▪ In this job you need to be able to take/face/accept criticism. ▪ I asked my sister for some constructive criticism of my essay before I tried to revise it. — opposite praise 2 [count] : a remark or comment that expresses disapproval of someone or something
▪ I had one minor criticism about her design. 3 [noncount] : the activity of making careful judgments about the good and bad qualities of books, movies, etc.
▪ literary criticism
▪ There was much public criticism directed/leveled at the senator. ▪ The new law attracted/drew widespread criticism. [=many people criticized the new law] ▪ In this job you need to be able to take/face/accept criticism. ▪ I asked my sister for some constructive criticism of my essay before I tried to revise it. — opposite praise
▪ I had one minor criticism about her design.
▪ literary criticism
