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

At the time, critics felt the dance glorified gang violence, while fans defending Williams felt the outcry was racially motivated. —Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025

Throughout the rest of his career, Robbins rarely deviated from his distinct style, retaining his devoted fans though sometimes exasperating critics. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025

The comments prompted an outpouring of condemnation from critics including David Schwimmer and Piers Morgan. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025

Sirianni can only scoff at critics who hate on the play. —Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025