detraction[noun]Synonyms: backbiting, backstabbing, belittlement, calumny, character assassination, defamation, depreciation, disparagement, scandal, slander, sycophancy, tale
Antonyms: commendation
Contrasted words: enhancement, heightening, laudation, praise, approbation, approval
Related Words: damage,
harm,
hurt,
injury,
injustice,
wrong,
aspersion,
calumniation,
libel,
libeling,
maligning,
slandering,
traducing,
vilification [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
de·trac·tion (dĭ-trăk
shən)
n.► The act of detracting or taking away.
► A derogatory or damaging comment on a person's character or reputation; disparagement:
The candidate responded sharply to the long list of detractions concocted by his opponent. [TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲