noun
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).
彼の作品は毀誉褒貶が激しい。
His works are met with both high praise and harsh criticism.
毀誉は世の常だ。
Praise and censure are part of life.
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.