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

Nike’s next stage in its turnaround appears to be addressing some of its critics as the new Pace operating model will streamline decision-making. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The awards buzz may prove tough to come by at this point, given that Digger was hit with a C+ CinemaScore from audiences, landing as one of the lowest grades for Cruise’s career, and has polarized critics. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

But to conservative Christian critics, even the possibility of portraying a divine Christ figure as anything but male goes beyond artistic license. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Toe-dip screenings with illuminati critics showed great promise. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026