Synonyms of detractor

detractor

noun

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.

Related Words

• critic
• criticizer
• scoffer
• insulter
• scorner
• mocker
• derider
• tormentor
• heckler
• harasser
• taunter
• denigrator
• jeerer
• giber
• decrier
• needler
• belittler
• persecutor
• nitpicker
• knocker
• baiter
• faultfinder
• tease
• censurer
• ridiculer
• teaser
• disparager
• carper
• castigator
• caviler
• hypercritic
• niggler

Dissimilar Words

• praiser
• comforter
• solace
• champion
• soother
• bodyguard
• commender
• succorer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detractor

Even legends Al Michaels and Bob Costas had detractors during the height of their careers. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

His detractors see him as a polarizing leader who, beset by an ongoing corruption trial, dragged out the war in Gaza and its hostage crisis for political reasons. — Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

Historically, each president's detractors have seen midterms as an opportunity, while his supporters have often been complacent — or at least less motivated. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

With support from Jeff Yass, a Pennsylvania hedge-fund billionaire who is committed to school vouchers, Abbott got detractors voted out of office. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Labeled by the press as a farmer and his wife, the depiction of the couple found detractors in both Iowans and art critics. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

As supporters and detractors debated, Hall’s partner began replying to online comments. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Attention came so quickly that Dangerfield felt the need to defend against online detractors who were convinced the group was an industry plant. — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Even detractors say star Tom Rhys Harries is terrific in his major leading role debut, and praise the film’s use of practical effects. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026