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- [dih-trak-shuh n]
- /dɪˈtræk ʃən/
- /dɪ.ˈtræk.ʃn̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-trak-shuh n]
- /dɪˈtræk ʃən/
Definitions of detraction word
- noun detraction a person, thing, circumstance, etc, that detracts 3
- noun detraction the act of discrediting or detracting from another's reputation, esp by slander; disparagement 3
- noun detraction a taking away; detracting 3
- noun detraction a malicious discrediting of someone's character, accomplishments, etc., as by revealing hidden faults or by slander 3
- noun detraction the act of disparaging or belittling the reputation or worth of a person, work, etc. 1
- noun detraction The act of detracting something, or something detracted. 1
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Origin of detraction
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin dētractiōn- (stem of dētractiō), equivalent to Latin dētract(us) (see detract) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Detraction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detraction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
detraction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detraction
noun detraction
- harm — a U.S. air-to-surface missile designed to detect and destroy radar sites by homing on their emissions.
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- slam — the winning or bidding of all the tricks or all the tricks but one in a deal. Compare grand slam (def 1), little slam.
- scandal — a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.
Antonyms for detraction
noun detraction
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
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