critic

bitter, fierce, harsh, hostile, severe, trenchant

The film received fierce criticism from reviewers who disagreed with its political message.

chief, great, leading, major

The leading critic of the government's new policy spoke at yesterday's press conference.

prove wrong

The young athlete finally proved her critics wrong by winning the championship.

accuse sb

Film critics accused the director of copying ideas from an earlier movie.

argue sth, believe sth, claim sth, charge sth, fear sth, point sth out, say sth, suggest sth

Art critics argue that the museum's new collection lacks originality and creativity.

~ of

The newspaper's editor became a fierce critic of the new tax plan.

hail sth, praise sth

Most critics praised the novel for its honest portrayal of family relationships.

attack sth, pan sth, slate sth

Music critics attacked the new album for its lack of originality.

describe sth

Music critics have described the new album as a masterpiece of modern rock.