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/dɪˈtɹækʃən/ · noun
The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution..
If indeed we consider all the frivolous and petulant discourse, the impertinent chattings, the rash censures, the spiteful detractions which are so rife in the world[…]
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Detraction means The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution..
Common synonyms include petty criticism.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
If indeed we consider all the frivolous and petulant discourse, the impertinent chattings, the rash censures, the spiteful detractions which are so rife in the world[…]
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