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detraction
noun de·trac·tion \di-ˈtrak-shən, dē-\
Definition of DETRACTION
1
: a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling, disparagement
2
: a taking away <it is no detraction from its dignity or prestige — J. F. Golay>
— de·trac·tive \-ˈtrak-tiv\ adjective
— de·trac·tive·ly adverb
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First Known Use of DETRACTION
14th century
Related to DETRACTION
- Synonyms
- belittlement, denigration, deprecation, derogation, depreciation, diminishment, disparagement, put-down
- Antonyms
- aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification
Rhymes with DETRACTION
abstraction, attraction, bolt-action, class action, compaction, contraction, cross action, diffraction, distraction, exaction, extraction, impaction, inaction, infraction, job action, live-action, olfaction, protraction, reaction, redaction, refraction, retraction, stop-action, subtraction, transaction
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