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 political election.
Example
The two candidates were fierce opponents in the election.
A person who criticizes or speaks ill of someone or something.
Example
Despite his success, he had many detractors who criticized his methods.
A person who judges the merits or faults of something, especially in an artistic or literary context.
Example
The movie received mixed reviews from critics.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor vs critic
- 1Opponent is used in the context of a competition or contest, while detractor and critic are used to describe people who criticize or speak negatively about something or someone.
- 2Detractor is more negative than critic, as it implies a person who actively seeks to undermine or damage someone's reputation.
- 3Critic is often used in the context of art, literature, or media, while detractor and opponent can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor, critic
- 1Politics: Use opponent to describe someone running against a candidate in an election.
- 2Media: Use critic to describe someone who reviews movies, books, or other forms of art.
- 3Personal Relationships: Use detractor to describe someone who speaks negatively about another person.
Remember this!
The antonyms of partisan are opponent, detractor, and critic. These words describe people who have a negative or opposing view of something or someone. Use opponent in the context of a competition or contest, detractor to describe someone who actively seeks to undermine or damage someone's reputation, and critic in the context of art, literature, or media.
