detraction Synonyms & Antonyms
/dɪˈtɹækʃən/
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Detraction as a Noun
1
The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution.
2
A derogatory or malicious statement; a disparagement, misrepresentation or slander.
3
The act of revealing previously unknown faults of another person to a third person.
Word Forms & Grammar
detraction (countable and uncountable, plural detractions)
Words That Rhyme With Detraction
Origin of Detraction
From Middle English detraction, detraccion, detraccioun, from Old French detraccion, from Latin dētractiō.
Detraction at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈtɹækʃən/ |
| Meaning | The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution |
| Plural | detractions |