criticism
Collocations
35(noun.) expressing disapproval of sb/sth
ADJ
bitter, fierce, harsh, heavy, serious, severe, sharp, strident, strong, trenchant
telling
The most telling criticism of the new restaurant was that the service was incredibly slow.
adverse, damaging, damning, hostile, negative, scathing
constructive, fair, just, justifiable, legitimate, valid
The teacher's constructive criticism helped me understand where I needed to improve my writing.
considerable, extensive, widespread | constant | basic, fundamental | main, major, substantial | minor, moderate | general | direct, explicit, outspoken | implicit, implied, indirect
fresh
The new policy has attracted fresh criticism from environmental groups.
growing, increasing, mounting | media, press | public
QUANT
barrage
After the announcement, the company received a barrage of criticism from disappointed customers online.
VERB + CRITICISM
direct, express, level, make, voice
Several employees voiced criticism about the new scheduling system during the meeting.
attract, be open to, be singled out for, come in for, come under, draw, face, get, meet with, prompt, provoke, receive
The new restaurant design faced harsh criticism from local residents who preferred the old building.
avoid, deflect, escape, forestall, ward off
The company tried to ward off criticism by announcing a new safety program.
accept, meet, reply to, respond to, take
She replied to the criticism by explaining her decision calmly and professionally.
counter, dismiss, reject
The company rejected all criticism about their environmental practices during the meeting.
imply
My comment about the messy kitchen wasn't meant to imply criticism of your cooking.
offer
The teacher offered constructive criticism to help her students improve their writing skills.
CRITICISM + VERB
come from sb
Most of the criticism came from her own family members.
centre on sth
Most of the criticism centered on the actor's controversial comments during the interview.
PREP
~ about
There has been a lot of criticism about how the new policy was explained to employees.
~ against
There has been considerable criticism against the new homework policy from parents.
~ for
The company faced criticism for its decision to raise prices without improving the product quality.
~ from
The new policy received harsh criticism from parents and teachers alike.
~ of
The government faced harsh criticism of its new tax policy from opposition parties.
~ over
The government faced considerable criticism over its handling of the crisis.
(noun.) of a play, book, film, etc.
ADJ
practical, textual | academic, art, biblical, cultural, film, historical, literary, music, scientific, social | feminist, Marxist, structuralist