critique
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disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomingstypes:attentionstrong criticismcensurepersistent petty and unjustified criticismreprochea mild rebuke or criticismsermona lengthy rebukeremontrancea firm rebuketype of:désapprobationthe expression of disapproval
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severe criticism
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a written evaluation of a work of literaturetypes:critique cinématographique, critique littérairea form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzedcritique littérairean essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)critique littérairea short critical review
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harsh criticism or disapprovalsynonyms: condamnation, désapprobationtype of:désapprobationan expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
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strong criticismsynonyms: attention
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intense adverse criticism
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anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of somethingtypes:expertone who determines authenticity (as of works of art) or who guarantees validitymembre du jurya member of a panelarbitresomeone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
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a serious examination and judgment of somethingtypes:autocritiquecriticism of yourselftype of:estimation critiquean appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation
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