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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of critic

While critics praised the album, his mother’s review was just as enthusiastic. —Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025

Both restaurants were spotlighted last year when TikTok food critic Keith Lee visited both, not knowing the difference. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025

Discover the critics' picks for the best films and TV series of the past year. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2025

Email echoes controversial Elon Musk Twitter memo Some federal employees fear these buyouts—which critics point out seem influenced by Elon Musk's controversial worker buyouts during his Twitter takeover—may drive out top talent, spike costs, and potentially weaken government. —Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2025