upbraiders
Those who chide
Those who upbraid—who scold or criticize sharply, usually for a fault or mistake.
The word carries a sense of reproach delivered with moral authority: The upbraiders in the congregation made clear their displeasure with the pastor's sermon.
Literary and somewhat old-fashioned.
Those who evaluate work
- scoldsHarshly criticizes aloud
- rebukersThose who censure others
- censurersThose who blame harshly
- admonishersThose who scold gently
castigators · denouncers · lecturers · detractors · complainers · naggers · nitpickers · moralists
Voicing sharp disapproval
- reprimandingFormally expressing disapproval
- admonishingExpressing disapproval firmly
- chastisingCriticizing severely for faults
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
censuring · condemning · denouncing · castigating · criticizing · scolding · chiding · reproaching
Unpleasantly severe or rough
- sternStrict or ship's aft
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- disapprovingExpressing unfavorable opinion
accusatory · scathing · withering · cutting · biting · vituperative · caustic · acerbic
People who commit misdeeds
- offendersThose who commit wrongs
- transgressorsThose who break rules
- miscreantsWrongdoers or lawbreakers
- sinnersMoral law violators
culprits · delinquents · subordinates · underlings · children · students · employees · misbehavers
critics
Those who evaluate work
admonishers · castigators · denouncers · lecturers · detractors · complainers · naggers · nitpickers · moralists · disciplinarians
rebuking
Voicing sharp disapproval
- reprimandingFormally expressing disapproval
- admonishingExpressing disapproval firmly
- chastisingCriticizing severely for faults
berating · censuring · condemning · denouncing · castigating · criticizing · scolding · chiding · reproaching · lecturing
harsh
Unpleasantly severe or rough
disapproving · accusatory · scathing · withering · cutting · biting · vituperative · caustic · acerbic · reproachful
wrongdoers
People who commit misdeeds
- offendersThose who commit wrongs
- transgressorsThose who break rules
- miscreantsWrongdoers or lawbreakers
sinners · culprits · delinquents · subordinates · underlings · children · students · employees · misbehavers · ne'er-do-wells
upbraidersflatterers
Those offering insincere praise
praisers · complimenters · admirers · extollers · applauders
upbraiderssupporters
People who back something
defenders · encouragers · advocates · champions · backers