Identify the antonym of "Sycophant."
Question and options
Identify the antonym of "Sycophant."
- Conformist
- Flatterer
- Nonconformist
- Critic
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Critic
A sycophant is a servile flatterer who praises the powerful to win favour. The opposite is a critic, someone who finds fault openly. 'Flatterer' is a synonym, and conformist/nonconformist are about following norms, not flattery.
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