Synonyms of critics

critics

noun

plural of critic

1

as in criticizers

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

• criticizers
• faultfinders
• carpers
• disparagers
• nitpickers
• knockers
• censurers
• detractors
• cavilers
• hypercritics
• attackers
• denouncers
• condemners
• denigrators
• castigators
• nigglers
• decriers
• assailants
• quibblers
• complainers
• crucifiers
• deriders
• belittlers
• ranters
• scolds
• criticasters
• crybabies
• admonishers
• railers
• haranguers
• hairsplitters
• grousers
• reprovers
• rebukers
• whiners
• grumblers
• pettifoggers
• gripers
• grouches
• reproachers
• upbraiders
• bellyachers
• fussers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praisers
• commenders

2

as in reviewers

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

• reviewers
• analysts
• commentators
• observers
• pundits
• columnists
• evaluators
• judges
• appraisers
• referees
• annotators

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of critics

Amendments placed on the ballot by lawmakers would still need only a statewide majority — a distinction critics call hypocritical. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

The arrests in Milwaukee reveal what can happen without these legal guardrails, critics say. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

All of this activity would appear to confirm the position of some conservative critics who say people who value public media can pay for it themselves. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026

For many, official pledges of justice ring hollow in a country where few gang slayings are resolved beyond what critics call token arrests, typically of low-level hit men and not the masterminds. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

The cinematic masterpiece surpassed both critics’ and box office expectations in its opening weekend. — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Florida officials investigate citizen critics, July 23) for recounting the stunning loss of trust that has been building with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

It’s praised by critics as one of their best albums and has earned regular spots on their setlists ever since. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026

Nolan’s successful ride with The Odyssey includes sterling reviews, as its 95 percent approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes is currently the best tally of his career, just ahead of The Dark Knight and Memento at 94 percent. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026