Denigrator is someone who belittles or disparages someone or something. Synonyms for denigrator include critic, detractor, deprecator, fault-finder, vilifier, detractor, slanderer, traducer, backbiter, and maligner. Critic is a neutral term to describe someone who evaluates and judges performances or works of art. A detractor is someone who seeks to lower the reputation of someone or something by pointing out flaws or negative aspects. Deprecator is someone who expresses disapproval for something. Vilifier is someone who seeks to ruin someone's reputation by making false accusations or spreading malicious gossip. Traducer denotes someone who maligns or defames someone by spreading false accusations.