HYPERCRITICS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

hypercritics

noun

plural of hypercritic

as in criticizers

a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults of course the hypercritics were quick to jump on the film for every time it deviated even slightly from the novel on which it was based

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Some critics worry the country is rushing to deploy risky and unnecessary new technology at a time when wind, solar and battery power are increasingly affordable and reliable.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
The film got rave reviews, with a 91% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score, and was undoubtedly enjoyed by many fans.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

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