different between reproof vs criticism

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -u?f

Etymology 1

Noun

reproof (countable and uncountable, plural reproofs)

1. An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.

Translations

Etymology 2

re- +? proof

Verb

reproof (third-person singular simple present reproofs, present participle reproofing, simple past and past participle reproofed)

1. To proof again.

   We need to reproof the book before publication.

Anagrams

• proofer

English

Etymology

critic +? -ism

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?k??t?s?z?m/
• Hyphenation: crit?i?cism

Noun

criticism (countable and uncountable, plural criticisms)

1. (uncountable) The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

   The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue.
2. (countable) A critical observation or detailed examination and review.

   The politician received several detailed criticisms of his stance on the issue.

   Synonyms: critique, animadversion, censure

Derived terms

Related terms

• critic
• criticise
• critical

Translations

References

• Douglas Harper (2001–2021) , “criticism”, in Online Etymology Dictionary
• criticism in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

Further reading

• "criticism" in Raymond Williams, Keywords (revised), 1983, Fontana Press, page 84.

Romanian

Etymology

From French criticisme

Noun

criticism n (uncountable)

1. criticism

Declension