Criticism :  (noun)
1: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" [syn: unfavorable judgment]
2: a serious examination and judgment of something; "constructive criticism is always appreciated" [syn: critique]
3: a written evaluation of a work of literature [syn: literary criticism]

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