as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something every criticism of the movie has noted that there are major holes in its plot

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Recent Examples of criticism Taliban Pushback Read more Taliban ISIS Takes Advantage of Rebel Gains in Syria, US Allies Warn In response to international criticism, Taliban officials defended their policies as being consistent with Islamic values and Afghan culture. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 In October, Levi posted an Instagram video responding to criticism of his views. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024 This stance aligns with the views of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who has been vocal in his criticism of cryptocurrencies in the past, particularly highlighting concerns about their speculative nature. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Dec. 2024 The move drew sharp criticism from the head of the union representing Denver police officers when it was rolled out in May. Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for criticism 

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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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