Definitions and Examples of opponent, critic, detractor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is against or competes with another in a contest, game, or debate.
Example
The politician's opponent criticized his policies and promised to do better.
A person who judges the merits and faults of something, especially books, movies, or art.
Example
The film critic gave a scathing review of the new blockbuster movie.
A person who disparages or belittles someone or something.
Example
The company's detractors claimed that their products were overpriced and low-quality.
Key Differences: opponent vs critic vs detractor
- 1Opponent is a person who competes against another in a contest, game, or debate.
- 2Critic is a person who judges the merits and faults of something, especially books, movies, or art.
- 3Detractor is a person who disparages or belittles someone or something.
Effective Usage of opponent, critic, detractor
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone who is against your argument.
- 2Critique: Use critic to describe someone who evaluates the quality of a work of art or literature.
- 3Discredit: Use detractor to describe someone who speaks negatively about a person or thing.
Remember this!
The antonyms of advocate are opponent, critic, and detractor. Use opponent to refer to someone who competes against you, critic to describe someone who evaluates the quality of a work of art or literature, and detractor to describe someone who speaks negatively about a person or thing.
