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
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Recent Examples of detraction
That means that the overriding security responsibility will be left in Israel's hands, and that's a detraction of sovereign powers.
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Eric Cortellessa/jerusalem, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
That the Rangers are the only team to not celebrate Pride Month wasn't a detraction, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said before the game.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 17 July 2024
Another aspect of the process that Gilbert can expertly speak on is that with success comes detraction and criticism.
—Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2024
Also note that because the mother of pearl is a natural material, colors will vary and there may be natural imperfections—but that’s a plus for us, not a detraction.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
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Eric Cortellessa/jerusalem, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
That the Rangers are the only team to not celebrate Pride Month wasn't a detraction, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said before the game.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 17 July 2024
Another aspect of the process that Gilbert can expertly speak on is that with success comes detraction and criticism.
—Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2024
Also note that because the mother of pearl is a natural material, colors will vary and there may be natural imperfections—but that’s a plus for us, not a detraction.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detraction
Noun
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Since returning to office, Trump has directed his administration to act aggressively against foreign nationals who the Administration has alleged are undermining American interests, particularly in the context of criticism of Israel and campus protests against the war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Trump hasn't shied away from bashing Biden in speeches, online posts and executive orders, and the White House hasn't backed down in the face of the former president's criticisms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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What To Know Wallace filed his defamation lawsuit following Lively's administrative complaint.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Smartmatic and Fox News are each asking a New York judge to rule in their favor in the election systems company’s $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against the network.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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Trump had longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden dismissed via email late on May 8, drawing broad condemnation from her supporters in Congress.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The move drew swift condemnation from NATO leaders, who viewed it as a concession to Russian aggression.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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Sentry, has documented mental health issues, was the victim of abuse, and struggled with addiction.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
2 May 2025
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The bill ensures women are safe in their bathrooms, locker rooms, showers and domestic abuse shelters.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Though its purpose was to bring attention to women in aeronautics, the flight resulted in a flood of criticism and ridicule online, even from Perry’s fellow celebrities like Olivia Munn and Amy Schumer as well as the fast food chain Wendy’s.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2025
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The meme is used to highlight and poke fun at cultural differences between Europeans and Americans, and while often jovial, such memes can adopt a tone of ridicule.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Detraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detraction. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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