How to Use "Criticism" with Example Sentences

criticism (n): a statement of disapproval

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Used with adjectives:

"His bitter criticism hurt my feelings."
(bitter, fierce, harsh, serious, negative, unfair)

"My boss tries to give constructive criticism."
(constructive, helpful, positive)

"I get tired of constant criticism."
(constant)

"That is not my main criticism."
(main)

"I can accept major criticism from him."
(major, minor)

"She is known for her direct criticism."
(direct, explicit, outspoken)

"He faces public criticism."
(public)

Used with verbs:

"May I express my criticism of the play?"
(express, voice)

"She made harsh criticisms about my book."
(made)

"The president deserved criticism for what he did."
(deserved, faced, got, provoked)

"It's not easy to accept criticism."
(accept, handle, reply to, respond to, take, welcome)

"She dismissed everyone's criticism."
(dismissed, rejected)

"May I offer you some criticism?"
(offer, give)

Used with prepositions:

"The main criticism against him is his attitude."
(against)

"The man got criticism from his son."
(from)

"The company received criticism for false advertising."
(for, over)