Answer: criticism
AnswerCrossword Clue
CRITICISMEssay on .. (source of stepquote)
CRITICISMPulitzer Prize category since 1970
CRITICISMTrilling's forte.
CRITICISM"Prejudice made plausible," according to H.L. Mencken
criticismThe scholarly investigation of literary or historical texts to determine their origin or intended form
criticismThe analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work
criticismthe act of criticising
criticismThe expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes
criticismAn article, book, or comment containing such analysis