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
• knocker
• censurer
• carper
• disparager
• detractor
• castigator
• caviler
• denouncer
• hypercritic
• condemner
• niggler
• attacker
• quibbler
• assailant
• complainer
• ranter
• scold
• 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

Lindsay Clancy supporters rally for her as critics question where kids' advocates are. — FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Los Angeles Times restaurant critic Bill Addison shared with me that chef Alfonso Martinez received the recipe for his renowned moronga, a type of blood sausage, on his wedding day from his future father-in-law. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Proponents praise their economic benefits and role in technological innovation, while critics warn of environmental impact. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Simply remove the dynamical classification part of the definition, critics say, and Pluto reverts to its former lofty status! — Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026