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Noun cynic has 2 senses

cynic, faultfinder - someone who is critical of the motives of others
--₁ is a kind of unpleasant person, disagreeable person
--₁ has particulars: detractor, disparager, depreciator, knocker
Cynic - a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control
--₂ is a kind of philosopher

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