Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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criticism | Yes | No | No | No |
reproof | Yes | No | Yes | No |
criticism (noun) | reproof (noun) |
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a serious examination and judgment of something | an act or expression of criticism and censure |
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings | |
a written evaluation of a work of literature |
criticism (verb) | reproof (verb) |
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take to task |