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
• detractors
• censurers
• cavilers
• hypercritics
• denouncers
• condemners
• denigrators
• attackers
• castigators
• nigglers
• decriers
• assailants
• quibblers
• crucifiers
• deriders
• belittlers
• ranters
• complainers
• 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

Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 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

The case has renewed debate over a New York law that critics say can hinder prosecution when people become incapacitated after voluntarily using alcohol or drugs. — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 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

Of course, support from critics and decent box office will go a long way. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026

At the Cannes Film Festival in 2006 the movie was booed by viewers and panned by critics. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

David Ellison has voiced his belief, which is shared by other critics of the AGs’ legal maneuver, that the opposition to Paramount-WBD is about his control CNN — rather than antitrust concerns. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026