Detraction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈtɹækʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Detraction is a noun meaning The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution.
Meaning
The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution.
More Meanings
- A derogatory or malicious statement; a disparagement, misrepresentation or slander.
- (Roman Catholicism) The act of revealing previously unknown faults of another person to a third person.
Example Sentences
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[…]
Word Forms
- detractions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depravation, subtraction, drawback, detracting, deduction, abate.
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