critic
/ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ noun B1- A person who appraises the works of others. · Following its publication, the novel received widespread acclaim from literary critics.
- A specialist in judging works of art.
- One who criticizes; a person who finds fault.
- An opponent.
Plural critics
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“How perfectly lovely!” sighed Diana, who belonged to Matthew’s school of critics.
These people, she thought, would be merciless critics.
I felt so ashamed I wanted to give up altogether, but Miss Stacy said I could learn to write well if I only trained myself to be my own severest critic.
That is the kind of critic I like.
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