n.
Pronunciation: di- ' trak-sh ə n, d ē -
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : BELITTLING , DISPARAGEMENT
2 : a taking away <it is no detraction from its dignity or prestige ― J. F. Golay>
– de · trac · tive \ - ' trak-tiv \ adjective
– de · trac · tive · ly adverb