Synonyms of detraction

detraction

noun

di-ˈtrak-shən 

as in criticism

the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant

her inevitable detraction of every new idea is annoying to the other club members

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticism
• defamation
• disparagement
• condemnation
• depreciation
• abuse
• denigration
• derogation
• belittlement
• ridicule
• diminishment
• slander
• deprecation
• calumny
• libel
• censure
• backbiting
• put-down
• vilification
• aspersion
• vituperation
• denunciation
• derision
• invective
• denouncement
• minimization
• mockery
• soft-pedaling
• de-emphasis

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aggrandizement
• praise
• magnification
• glorification
• exaltation
• approval
• acclaim
• approbation
• commendation
• blessing
• ennoblement
• hype
• puffery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detraction

Agreeing with Kruse, Commissioner Tal Siddique cited the lack of commercial land as his main detraction for the project. — Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

Each heart shaped decanter features layered references to its source and heritage that enhance and frame the spirit itself without detraction. — Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

Many smart investors, among them, several of my colleagues, cannot warm up to these stocks because of such obvious detractions as the lack of new products, patent expirations, and price controls. — Karen Firestone, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024

That means that the overriding security responsibility will be left in Israel's hands, and that's a detraction of sovereign powers. — Eric Cortellessa/jerusalem, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024