About The Word Detraction
Learn about the word Detraction to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Detraction definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Detraction
| Detraction Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Detraction?
[n] 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"
[n] a petty disparagement Synonyms | Synonyms for Detraction: petty criticism Related Terms | Find terms related to Detraction: aspersion | backbiting | backstabbing | belittlement | calumniation | calumny | character assassination | damage | defamation | depreciation | disparagement | harm | hurt | injury | injustice | libel | libeling | maligning | scandal | slander | sycophancy | tale | vilification | wrong See Also | depreciation | derogation | disparagement | disparagement | dispraise Detraction In Webster's Dictionary \De*trac"tion\, n. [F. d['e]traction, L. detractio.]
1. A taking away or withdrawing. [Obs.]
The detraction of the eggs of the said wild fowl.
--Bacon.
2. The act of taking away from the reputation or good name of
another; a lessening or cheapening in the estimation of
others; the act of depreciating another, from envy or
malice; calumny.
Syn: Depreciation; disparagement; derogation; slander;
calumny; aspersion; censure.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Potentilla anserina ‐ low-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; northern…
- Subspace ‐ a space that is contained within…
- Sparidae ‐ porgies; scups
- Intestinal flu ‐ inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by…
- Life form ‐ the characteristic bodily form of a…
- Take for granted ‐ take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification…
- Spectrum ‐ broad range of related values or qualities or ideas or activities…
- Uta ‐ a reptile genus of…
- Upbraiding ‐ a…
- Amazingly ‐ in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise; "amazingly, he…