detraction
/dɪˈtrækʃən/
noun
- The act of criticizing someone or something in a way that makes them seem less good or valuable; a negative comment that takes away from someone's reputation.
- The candidate faced constant detraction from his political opponents.
- Detraction of others often reveals more about the speaker than the target.
- Her speech was full of detraction, with no praise for the team's hard work.
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