noun
1.
a discourse that evaluates or analyzes something (as a work of art or literature)
read every criticism of the new play
Synonyms: comment, critique, notice, review, reviewal
Related Word: analysis, examination, study; commentary, observation; opinion; appraisal, assessment, estimate, rating
2.
an unfavorable observation or commentary
her recent theatrical offerings have met only with criticism
Synonyms: flak, knock, ||pan, rap, swipe
Related Word: cavil, nit-picking, quibble; aspersion, censure, denunciation; blast; roast
Idioms: bad press
Contrasted words: blurb, puff; hype, plug, promo
Antonyms: commendation