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criticizer

criticizer

1 3.4
A person who says that people or things are bad
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzər/
translation icon : crítico
  • The criticizer in the meeting always pointed out everyone's mistakes, making it hard for us to stay positive.

And so then criticizer gets one point, but you lost nothing.

Examples

  • His role as a criticizer of government policies made him a controversial figure among his peers.

  • And so then criticizer gets one point, but you lost nothing.

  • Remember: complainers and criticizers will continue to be difficult, but the more you hold your ground, the less traction they will gain.

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  • Once the complainer/criticizer has had her say, ask open-ended questions to get to the real root of the problem (there is almost always something else going on).

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  • As a regular criticizer of the local theater, she often shared her thoughts on how the productions could improve.

Synonyms

critic
vscriticizer
563 3.0

A person who often finds fault and speaks harshly about others

is any person who finds fault without implying unfairness
detractor
vscriticizer
33 7.1

A person who says bad things about someone or something to make them seem less good

expresses disapproval more generally and not always by belittling
naysayer
vscriticizer
28 7.0

A person who often says that plans or ideas will not work

criticizes specific faults rather than generally opposing or pessimistic views
objector
vscriticizer
15 5.1

A person who disagrees with a law or plan and says so

covers personal or general fault finding beyond policy or practice opposition
carper
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who often complains about small things

covers fault finding generally, not necessarily petty or trivial cases
flayer
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
1 8.6

A person who attacks someone strongly in speech or writing

criticizes in general but not necessarily with brutal attack
reviler
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
1 8.7

A person who says mean things about someone, often publicly

criticizes without using insulting or abusive language
shamer
vscriticizer
1 8.1

A person who points out others' faults to make them feel bad or embarrassed

expresses disapproval without aiming to cause shame
newspaper critic
vscriticizer
  • Literature
1 3.3

A person who writes reviews of films, plays, or books for a newspaper

expresses disapproval in any context not only published reviews
reprover
vscriticizer
8.6

A person who tells someone they did something wrong

focuses on general fault finding rather than calm pointed correction
reproacher
vscriticizer
7.9

A person who often points out faults and blames others

is broader, covering any expression of disapproval not only blame
rebuker
vscriticizer
7.9

A person who criticizes someone strongly for their behavior

is any fault finding without the strong corrective tone
upbraider
vscriticizer
  • Formal
9.9

A person who scolds others strongly

is general finder of fault without the same severity
castigator
vscriticizer
  • Formal
9.9

A person who strongly criticizes or punishes someone

expresses disapproval but usually less punitive or extreme
panner
vscriticizer
  • Literature
9.0

A person who writes very harsh reviews of shows or art

covers criticism in any context beyond reviews and performance
hypercritic
vscriticizer
9.5

A person who always finds fault with everything

does not imply extreme frequency, only expresses disapproval
faultfinder
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
6.9

A person who often criticizes or complains about other people

is broader, including single or occasional expressions of disapproval
nagger
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
7.5

A person who keeps complaining or criticizing in an annoying way

may criticize once or occasionally rather than persistently nagging
scolder
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
7.3

A person who often tells others they are wrong in an annoying way

can express disapproval without the habitual scolding tone
disparager
vscriticizer
8.5

A person who says bad things about people or things to make them seem unimportant

criticizes broadly without focusing on lowering worth
denigrator
vscriticizer
8.6

A person who unfairly says bad things about someone to make them seem unimportant

is any disapproval that need not be unfair or damaging
vilifier
vscriticizer
9.3

A person who says or writes false, hurtful things about someone

expresses fault or disapproval without necessarily causing reputational harm
denouncer
vscriticizer
  • Formal
7.5

A person who reports someone for doing something wrong

expresses disapproval privately or informally rather than publicly accusing
condemner
vscriticizer
5.6

A person who strongly criticizes someone or something

is disapproval in general, not necessarily very strong or moral
vivisector
vscriticizer
  • Literature
9.9

A person who examines something cruelly to find faults

finds fault without the extreme cruelty or merciless depth
hurler on the ditch
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who complains about others instead of helping

is any critic who may be involved rather than only a bystander
hanger and flogger
vscriticizer
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who criticizes others harshly and lowers their morale

criticizes without the excessive demands that harm morale
decrier
vscriticizer
8.8

A person who publicly criticizes someone or something

is any disapproval which may be private rather than public

Antonyms

817 1.0

A person who backs a team or a cause

How Critical

faultfinder
  • Offensive
6.9
detractor
33 7.1
criticizer
1 3.4
critic
314 3.2
complainer
11 2.8

Surface Forms

criticizer singular
criticizers plural

Morphology

criticizer = criticize (transparent) = critic + ize + er

The agentive suffix '-er' attached to the verb 'criticize' straightforwardly yields 'one who criticizes', a regular and productive formation.

Etymology

Criticizer comes from critic, which comes from an old Greek word meaning 'to judge'. So a criticizer is a person who 'judges' or finds fault with someone or something.