{
    "term": "criticism",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b2",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval",
            "sensetop": "criticism of somebody/somethingcriticism over somethingcriticism for somethingcriticism about somethingcriticism against somebody/something",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to **draw/face/receive criticism**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The plan has **attracted criticism** from consumer groups."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family."
                },
                {
                    "text": "People in public life must always be **open to criticism** *(= willing to accept being criticized)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Ben is very sensitive—he just can't **take criticism**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to offer somebody **constructive criticism** *(= that is meant to be helpful)*"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I didn't mean it as a criticism."
                },
                {
                    "text": "**criticisms levelled at** *(= aimed at)* journalists"
                },
                {
                    "text": "There was **widespread criticism** of the government's handling of the disaster.",
                    "contextForm": "criticism of somebody/something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was clearly stung by media criticism of his previous statement."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The former minister is facing growing criticism over his remark.",
                    "contextForm": "criticism over something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The government came under **heavy criticism** over its policies."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We came in for some **sharp criticism** over this decision."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The actor has **come under criticism** for her comments about her co-stars.",
                    "contextForm": "criticism for something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The film star faced **a barrage of criticism** for his behaviour."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The actor has recently faced **harsh criticism** about his weight.",
                    "contextForm": "criticism about something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The past five years has seen growing criticism against the regime.",
                    "contextForm": "criticism against somebody/something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The harshest criticism came from members of her own party."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Criticism centred on the lack of information provided."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Criticism was levelled at senior managers."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He finds it hard to take criticism."
                },
                {
                    "text": "None of what has been said should be taken to imply criticism."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Scientists have raised strong criticisms of creationist ideas."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She countered my criticisms by saying we had no choice in the matter."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She made a number of valid criticisms."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Teachers need honest feedback and constructive criticism."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The main criticism about the information provided is that it arrives too late."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The proposal is open to several important criticisms."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The report levels criticism at senior managers."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There has been serious criticism of the teaching methods used in the school."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They received criticism for continuing to supply the faulty goods."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Two successive defeats have brought fresh criticism."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We are bound to face criticism from both sides."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to offer criticism and receive it"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I don't mind a little constructive criticism, but there are limits to what I am willing to do."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There have been criticisms levelled at journalists for not always looking deeply enough into certain issues."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["bitter", "fierce", "harsh"],
                "… of criticism": ["barrage"],
                "verb + criticism": ["address", "direct", "express"],
                "criticism + verb": [
                    "come from somebody",
                    "centre/​center on something"
                ],
                "preposition": ["criticism about", "criticism against", "criticism for"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "the work or activity of making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something, especially books, music, etc.",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She has written several works of literary criticism."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The book takes an unorthodox approach to art criticism."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He teaches a course on textual criticism."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["practical", "textual", "academic"]
            }
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/",
                "audio": "cr/criticism/criticism__gb_2.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/",
                "audio": "cr/criticism/criticism__us_3.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "early 17th cent.: from critic or Latin criticus + -ism."
}