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Synonyms for detraction
dɪˈtræk ʃənde·trac·tion
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Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
detraction
Synonyms:
diminution, deterioration, depreciation, slander, backbiting, derogationAntonyms:
augmentation, improvement, enhancement, eulogy, compliment, flattery
Princeton's WordNet
detraction, petty criticismnoun
a petty disparagement
Synonyms:
petty criticismdetractionnoun
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"
Synonyms:
petty criticism
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
detractionnoun
Synonyms:
depreciation, slander, calumny, defamation, disparagement, derogation, censure
Words popularity by usage frequency
| ranking | word | |
|---|---|---|
| #11906 | depreciation | |
| #18311 | deterioration | |
| #33274 | slander | |
| #53466 | diminution | |
| #56189 | derogation | |
| #188397 | backbiting | |
| #243388 | detraction |
How to use detraction in a sentence?
Mention not a blemish which is thy own in detraction of a neighbour.
The Fund's interest rate strategies in the U.S., U.K., and euro zone benefited, the recovery in breakeven inflation rates helped the Fund's TIPS holdings offset detraction from an underweight to corporate credit.
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