as in criticisms
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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detractions
Noun
-
The criticisms included a lack of safety evidence for its robotic surgery methods and doubt over the implant’s long-term use.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026 -
With her million followers on Instagram, the model has become particularly known for her criticisms of her biological father, Elon Musk.—
Kahina Sekkaï,
Vanity Fair,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Think of Woodstock-era sung-and-spoken condemnations of the Vietnam War, the 1980s megaconcerts and charity singles inspired by famine in Ethiopia and apartheid in South Africa, and the Rock Against Bush compilations that challenged America’s invasion of Iraq.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
-
This time, condemnations flowed from across the spectrum — along with demands for an apology that had not come by late afternoon.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The list of abuses of power is long.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
-
In our recent, not-yet-successful efforts to reform gerrymandering abuses in Illinois, my associates and I have received disquieting, even distressing, feedback about our state.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Detractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detractions. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
