praise and censure; approval and disapproval
A formal, somewhat literary noun referring to the combination of positive and negative evaluations, often used in contexts like reputation or public opinion. Commonly appears in the set phrase 毀誉褒貶 (きよほうへん).
His works are met with both high praise and harsh criticism.
Praise and censure are part of life.
praise and censure; public criticism
A Sino-Japanese compound of 毀 (to damage, slander) and 誉 (to praise, honor). The combination directly yields the meaning of both negative and positive evaluation.