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Noun
Example: “Her voice was full of reproach.”
Synonyms: criticism, blame
Antonyms: praise
Example: “Constant criticism can damage self-worth.”
Synonyms: self-esteem, self-respect
Antonyms: self-doubt, worthlessness
Adjective
Example: “She seemed impervious to criticism.”
Synonyms: unaffected, immune
Antonyms: vulnerable, sensitive
Example: “She remained undaunted by criticism.”
Synonyms: fearless, brave
Antonyms: discouraged, afraid
Example: “The ruling was seen as a vindication of her long campaign.”
Synonyms: justification, exoneration
Antonyms: condemnation, disproof
Example: “The website features customer testimonials on its homepage.”
Synonyms: endorsement, recommendation
Antonyms: criticism, complaint
Adverb
Example: “He defended the idea fanatically, refusing any criticism.”
Synonyms: obsessively, extremely
Antonyms: moderately, reasonably
Example: “He nonchalantly dismissed the criticism as “noise.””
Synonyms: casually
Antonyms: anxiously
Example: “She resisted the blandishments of people seeking favors.”
Synonyms: flattery
Antonyms: criticism
Example: “He received commendation for exceptional service.”
Synonyms: praise
Example: “She reacted histrionically to minor criticism.”
Synonyms: dramatically
Antonyms: calmly
/ˈtren tʃənt/
Example: “She offered trenchant criticism.”
Synonyms: distinct, clear, intelligent
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