criticism



barrage of criticism

A large amount of criticism, condemnation, or reproach. The congressman faced a barrage of criticism for his remarks this morning.
See also: criticism, of

open oneself to criticism

to do something that makes one vulnerable to criticism. By saying something so stupid in public, you really opened yourself to criticism.
See also: criticism, open

open to criticism

vulnerable to criticism. Anything the president does is open to criticism.
See also: criticism, open

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
InkeriEENG-ke-reeFinnish
ThomTAHMEnglish
AljaŽ-Slovene
Linnetteli-NETEnglish (Rare)
Baillie['beili]
Giacobbejah-KOB-beItalian