dislikers
People with aversions
People who dislike something or someone.
The word is straightforward but uncommon—English speakers more often say haters or critics or simply rephrase: people who don't like it.
When it does appear, it's usually paired with likers: The film divided audiences into passionate likers and equally passionate dislikers.
People who criticize
- hatersThose who loathe
- antagonistsOpponents in conflict
- opponentsThose who compete against
- enemiesHostile opposing parties
foes · adversaries · naysayers · critics · objectors · disapprovers · begrudgers · scorners
People who criticize constantly
- nitpickersCritics of trivial flaws
- complainersPeople who express discontent
- grumblersPeople who complain habitually
- gripersPeople who complain often
skeptics · cynics · knockers · carpers · censurers · castigators · reviewers · commentators
Those refusing participation protest
- shunnersThose who ostracize others
- avoidersThose who evade
- spurnersThose who dismiss
- snubbersImpact-absorbing mechanisms
excluders · blackballers · vetoers · refusers · decliners · dismissers · ostracizers · blockers
detractors
People who criticize
- hatersThose who loathe
- antagonistsOpponents in conflict
- opponentsThose who compete against
enemies · foes · adversaries · naysayers · critics · objectors · disapprovers · begrudgers · scorners · despisers
faultfinders
People who criticize constantly
- nitpickersCritics of trivial flaws
- complainersPeople who express discontent
- grumblersPeople who complain habitually
gripers · skeptics · cynics · knockers · carpers · censurers · castigators · reviewers · commentators · pundits
boycotters
Those refusing participation protest
snubbers · excluders · blackballers · vetoers · refusers · decliners · dismissers · ostracizers · blockers
dislikerslikers
Those who favor something
admirers · fans · lovers · enthusiasts · devotees
dislikersadorers
Deeply devoted admirers
enjoyers · cravers · worshippers · idolizers · treasurers