Synonyms of critic

critic

noun

ˈkri-tik 

1

as in criticizer

a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults

the president's hard-core critics are going to attack him no matter what he does

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticizer
• faultfinder
• nitpicker
• censurer
• knocker
• carper
• caviller
• disparager
• detractor
• castigator
• caviler
• condemnor
• denouncer
• hypercritic
• condemner
• attacker
• niggler
• quibbler
• assailant
• ranter
• scold
• complainer
• derider
• admonisher
• denigrator
• reprover
• belittler
• crybaby
• pettifogger
• railer
• criticaster
• grumbler
• crucifier
• whiner
• haranguer
• decrier
• rebuker
• grouser
• griper
• hairsplitter
• grouch
• fusser
• reproacher
• upbraider
• bellyacher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praiser
• commender

2

as in reviewer

a person who makes or expresses a judgment on the quality of offerings in some field of endeavor

the restaurant critic said that the fries at that fast-food outlet were the worst she'd ever eaten

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reviewer
• analyst
• observer
• commentator
• columnist
• pundit
• evaluator
• judge
• appraiser
• referee
• annotator

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of critic

The artist’s groundbreaking works came after decades spent in other pursuits, including research economist and rock critic. —Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024

Once a crypto critic, Trump has vowed to bolster the cryptocurrency sector and ease regulations enforced by the Biden administration. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024

Advertisement Katie Walsh is a Tribune News Service film critic. —Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024

Isaacman in charge Still, Isaacman’s position at the head of NASA would no doubt spur critics who may paint Isaacman as a Musk crony, installed to advance SpaceX’s interests as the federal agency doles out lucrative contracts. —Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024