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Obtrectation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Obtrectation is a noun meaning (obsolete) Disparagement, the belittling of someone or something; slander.

Meaning

(obsolete) Disparagement, the belittling of someone or something; slander.

Example Sentences

For as anger, fear, sorrow, obtrectation, emulation, etc. […] cause grievous diseases in the body, so bodily diseases affect the soul by consent.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disparagement, derogation, detraction, disparaging, belittlement, sliming.

disparagementderogationdetractiondisparagingbelittlementslimingbelittlingderisiondenigrationridiculingvilipendencyimproperationmockerycondescensionabusementscorningtraductionscorndiscreditingdisreputation

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