Synonyms for detraction
dɪˈtræk ʃənde·trac·tion

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1. detraction

   Synonyms:
   diminution, deterioration, depreciation, slander, backbiting, derogation

   Antonyms:
   augmentation, improvement, enhancement, eulogy, compliment, flattery

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1. detraction, petty criticismnoun

   a petty disparagement

   Synonyms:
   petty criticism

2. detractionnoun

   the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

   "let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken"

   Synonyms:
   petty criticism

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1. • Disparagement

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1. detractionnoun

   Synonyms:
   depreciation, slander, calumny, defamation, disparagement, derogation, censure

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1. The Talmud:

   Mention not a blemish which is thy own in detraction of a neighbour.

2. Pimco Group:

   The Fund's interest rate strategies in the U.S., U.K., and euro zone benefited, the recovery in breakeven inflation rates helped the Fund's TIPS holdings offset detraction from an underweight to corporate credit.