detraction
noun
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Definition of detraction
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adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for detraction
Synonyms
belittlement, denigration, deprecation, depreciation, derogation, diminishment, disparagement, put-down
Antonyms
aggrandizement, ennoblement, exaltation, glorification, magnification
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The main — but not major — detraction is just a bit more cloud cover than Saturday. — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Showers and storms likely today as cooler, drier air moves in for the weekend," 23 Aug. 2019 Audiences criticized the character’s looks (link in Chinese) and the film’s detraction from folklore. — Echo Huang, Quartzy, "Disney’s “Mulan” is not the feminist Mulan Chinese girls recognize," 10 July 2019 But both of those are small detractions, and there’s still a lot to like about the T20 Wireless. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "RHA releases wireless edition of the excellent T20 earphones," 20 June 2019 And it’s done now, without doubt or any possible detraction. — Brian Straus, SI.com, "Toronto FC Stakes Case as Best MLS Team Ever In MLS Cup Rematch," 9 Dec. 2017 Perhaps the fuel economy—or lack thereof—is the biggest detraction from family duties. — K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, "2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty Diesel 4x4," 16 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'detraction.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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