Definitions and Examples of opponent, detractor, critic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
Example
The boxer's toughest opponent was the reigning champion.
A person who disparages someone or something.
Example
The politician's detractors accused him of corruption and nepotism.
A person who judges the merits and faults of something, especially works of art or literature.
Example
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its cinematography and others criticizing its plot.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor vs critic
- 1Opponent is used to describe someone who competes against another in a contest, game, or argument.
- 2Detractor is used to describe someone who disparages someone or something.
- 3Critic is used to describe someone who judges the merits and faults of something, especially works of art or literature.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor, critic
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone who is competing against you in a debate or argument.
- 2Critique: Use detractor and critic to express negative opinions about someone or something.
- 3Politics: Use opponent and detractor in political contexts to describe rival candidates or parties.
Remember this!
The antonyms of follower are opponent, detractor, and critic. These words convey a negative or opposing stance towards someone or something. Use opponent to describe someone who competes against you, detractor to describe someone who disparages someone or something, and critic to describe someone who judges the merits and faults of something.
