Australian English Meaning of detraction

detraction

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Definitions and Meaning of detraction in English

Wordnet

detraction (n)

a petty disparagement

the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

Webster

detraction (n.)

A taking away or withdrawing.

The act of taking away from the reputation or good name of another; a lessening or cheapening in the estimation of others; the act of depreciating another, from envy or malice; calumny.

FAQs About the word detraction

detraction

a petty disparagement, the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)A taking away or withdrawing., The act of taking a

Abuse,belittling,condemnation,criticism,defamation,denigration,depreciation,derogation,diminution,disparagement

acclaim,aggrandizement,Approval,exaltation,glorification,Magnification,Praise,Approval,blessing,commendation

detractingly => derogatively, detracting => distracting, detracter => detractor, detracted => detracted, detract => detract,