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detraction

noun

/dɪˈtrækʃən/

Meaning

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.

criticism, belittlement, disparagement, slander

praise, compliment

detraction of character, constant detraction, subject to detraction

the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship

The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.

The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.