Definitions and Examples of opponent, critic, detractor
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is against someone or something and tries to prevent them from succeeding.
Example
The politician's main opponent in the election was a well-known lawyer.
A person who judges the merits and faults of something, often in a negative way.
Example
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the acting and others criticizing the plot.
A person who speaks negatively about someone or something, often without good reason.
Example
Despite the author's success, there were still some detractors who criticized her writing style.
Key Differences: opponent vs critic vs detractor
- 1Opponent refers to someone who actively opposes or tries to prevent someone or something from succeeding.
- 2Critic refers to someone who judges the merits and faults of something, often in a negative way.
- 3Detractor refers to someone who speaks negatively about someone or something, often without good reason.
Effective Usage of opponent, critic, detractor
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone who is against your argument or position.
- 2Reviews: Use critic to describe someone who evaluates the quality of a book, movie, or other work of art.
- 3Criticism: Use detractor to describe someone who unfairly criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of patron are opponent, critic, and detractor. Use opponent to refer to someone who actively opposes or tries to prevent someone or something from succeeding. Use critic to describe someone who evaluates the quality of a book, movie, or other work of art. Use detractor to describe someone who unfairly criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something.
