as in critic
a person who criticizes something or someone
Despite his popularity, his many detractors still think his work is overrated. Even her detractors had to admit that she had made the company successful.
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Recent Examples of detractor
South Korean offerings, the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Pallisade, are still relative industry newcomers with strong proponents, few detractors and increasing sales.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Bolloré’s detractors also point to the move to the right of another Lagardere publishing house, Fayard, since 2023, which has recently published works by Jordan Bardella, president of the far-right National Rally party, and far-right politician and writer Eric Zemmour.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Powell’s detractors frequently point to that inflation surge as a major mistake for the Fed.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Another major detractor from Goalrilla is the price.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Where are my Sieger detractors at?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
His detractors will say that, in Spanish, the masculine form is the general one.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Rising oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict were a key detractor on confidence, according to the release.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Put bluntly, Clark’s detractors are not serious people.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Bolloré’s detractors also point to the move to the right of another Lagardere publishing house, Fayard, since 2023, which has recently published works by Jordan Bardella, president of the far-right National Rally party, and far-right politician and writer Eric Zemmour.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Powell’s detractors frequently point to that inflation surge as a major mistake for the Fed.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Another major detractor from Goalrilla is the price.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Where are my Sieger detractors at?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
His detractors will say that, in Spanish, the masculine form is the general one.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Rising oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict were a key detractor on confidence, according to the release.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Put bluntly, Clark’s detractors are not serious people.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detractor
Noun
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Trump has been actively endorsing challengers against Republican critics ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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But this week could bring what critics call the most brazen move yet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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In turn, the criticizer is made out to be overreacting.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Detractor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detractor. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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