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

But critics say the military is not trained to do civilian law enforcement work. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Trump sparked criticism last week for suggesting Cheney, a former Republican lawmaker who has become one of Trump's most vocal critics, should be sent into armed combat. —David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

The artist says critics may not remember what Wade looked like in action. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024

Established in 1967 to honor the memory of composer, critic, commentator and former ASCAP president Deems Taylor, The ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards are made possible by the generous support of the Virgil Thomson Foundation. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024