Meaning & use
detraction
A critical remark or action that lessens the value, reputation, or achievement of someone or something.
See it in a sentence
Despite the critics' detractions, the novel remained a bestseller for over a year.
His only detraction from an otherwise brilliant speech was a slightly rushed conclusion.
A note on using this word
Detraction is fairly formal and often used with 'from,' as in 'this is no detraction from her achievement.'
Words with a similar meaning
disparagementcriticism
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