detractors

Definitions

People who disparage someone or something, typically in order to lower their reputation or esteem.

Individuals who criticize or express an unfavorable opinion about a person, plan, or idea.

Examples

Despite the project's success, its detractors continued to argue that the budget was poorly managed.

The author addressed the concerns of her detractors in the preface of her new book.

Synonyms

critics cynics naysayers opponents belittlers disparagers faultfinders

Antonyms

supporters advocates champions proponents admirers backers defenders