Detraction
[dɪ'trækʃən]
Definition
(noun.) the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander); 'let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken'.
(noun.) a petty disparagement.
Typist: Vern--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A taking away or withdrawing.
(n.) 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.
Edited by Joanne
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Depreciation, slander, calumny, defamation, disparagement, derogation, censure.
Typed by Claus
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Diminution, deterioration, depreciation, slander, backbiting, derogation
ANT:Augmentation, improvement, enhancement, eulogy, compliment, flattery
Editor: Sharon
Examples
- There was much flattery of the young god, much detraction of Philip, at which Alexander had smiled with satisfaction. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- When I look abroad, I foresee on every side, dispute, contradiction, anger, calumny and detraction. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
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