Definitions and Examples of opponent, detractor, critic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who is against or disagrees with another person's idea, proposal, or action.
Example
The senator's main opponent in the election criticized his policies on healthcare.
A person who actively criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something.
Example
Despite the author's success, there were some detractors who claimed that her writing lacked depth.
A person who evaluates and expresses opinions on the merits and faults of something, such as a book, movie, or performance.
Example
The critics praised the actor's performance in the play, but some audience members disagreed.
Key Differences: opponent vs detractor vs critic
- 1Opponent is a term used to describe someone who disagrees with another person's idea, proposal, or action.
- 2Detractor is a person who actively criticizes or speaks negatively about someone or something.
- 3Critic is a person who evaluates and expresses opinions on the merits and faults of something, such as a book, movie, or performance.
Effective Usage of opponent, detractor, critic
- 1Debate: Use opponent to refer to someone who disagrees with your position in a debate or argument.
- 2Critique: Use detractor or critic to express negative opinions about a person, idea, or work of art.
- 3Journalism: Use these antonyms in news articles to provide balanced coverage of different perspectives on a topic.
Remember this!
The antonyms of proponent are opponent, detractor, and critic. Use these words to express opposing viewpoints, critique ideas or works of art, or provide balanced coverage of different perspectives in journalism.
