Collocations for critic - noun

bitter, fierce, harsh, hostile, severe, trenchant
She is one of her husband''s severest critics.

outspoken, vocal, vociferous | persistent | chief, great, leading, major
He is now a major critic of the nuclear industry.

prove wrong
She is looking for a chance to prove her critics wrong.

accuse sb
Critics accused the government of giving in to pressure from the tobacco companies.

argue sth, believe sth, claim sth, charge sth, fear sth, point sth out, say sth, suggest sth
Critics point out that poverty still exists.

be right/wrong

~ of
an outspoken critic of government policy

good, great, incisive | distinguished, influential | art, drama, film, literary, music, restaurant, social, television, theatre

hail sth, praise sth
The film was hailed by critics as a triumphant piece of realism.

attack sth, pan sth, slate sth
The play was panned by critics.

describe sth
Critics described the paintings as worthless rubbish.