Criticism
Censure
Synonyms Censure, condemnation, disapproval, opprobrium, fault-finding, cavilling, castigation, berating, vituperation, chiding, remonstrances, strictures, recriminations, slurs, nitpicking, panning, flak, brickbats, raps, stick, slagging off, slating, contumely, objurgation, reprobation, reproval, denunciation, disparagement, captiousness, carping, chastisement, upbraiding, abuse, scolding, reproofs, broadsides, admonishments, aspersions, smears, knocking, slamming, a bad press, knocks, bad notices, verbal, slagging, sledge, animadversion, excoriation, and arraignment.
Examination
Synonyms Evaluation, examination, appraisal, judgement, commentary, explanation, elucidation, notation, views, pronouncements, notes, assessment, appreciation, analysis, comment, interpretation, explication, annotation, opinions, observations, remarks, and scholia.
Example Sentences
She handled the criticism quite well.
Constructive criticism helps improve performance.
He received criticism for his work.
The movie faced harsh public criticism.