Detractor (Noun)
Meaning
One who disparages or belittles the worth of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician's detractor repeatedly pointed out flaws in her proposal, questioning its viability.
- Her novel's detractor gave a scathing review, criticizing the plot and character development.
- A long-time detractor of the restaurant, he frequently left negative comments on review websites.
- As a vocal detractor of the company's environmental policies, she led a series of protests outside their headquarters.
- Despite being a detractor of the artist's work, the critic attended every one of his exhibitions, if only to challenge his methods.