Definition

A person who points out faults or problems in someone or something.

Example

The criticizer always finds something wrong with the movie, no matter how good it is.

Conversation

I can't believe how harsh some people can be; it's like they enjoy being a criticizer.

I know, right? It makes you wonder what they're really trying to achieve.

Exactly! Sometimes, constructive feedback is much more helpful than just being a criticizer.

Totally! We should focus on lifting each other up instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Criticizer → It is formed from "critic" (from Greek "kritikos", meaning able to judge) and "-izer" (a suffix used to form agent nouns indicating a person who performs a specified action). The word "criticizer" refers to a person who judges or evaluates something, often in a negative manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'able to judge' ('kritikos') and is performing that action ('-izer'). This helps you remember that a criticizer is someone who judges or evaluates.

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