critic

Someone who says what they think is wrong with a person, idea, or activity.

• He is my harshest critic.
• Critics say the plan will cost too much.
• She became an outspoken critic of the war.

How to use it: critic of someone/something (She is a strong critic of the government's education policy.)

Similar words: detractor

Opposites: supporter, admirer

Common phrases: outspoken critic, harsh critic, critic of something

Someone whose job is to judge books, films, food, or similar things and write or talk about them.

• The critic loved the film.
• A food critic reviewed our new restaurant.
• Several critics praised her first novel.

Similar words: reviewer

Common phrases: film critic, food critic, music critic, literary critic

An expert who judges the quality of works of art.

• The art critic visited the gallery.
• A leading critic praised the young painter's work.
• Critics disagreed about the new sculpture.

Similar words: art reviewer

Common phrases: art critic, respected critic, leading critic