DETRACTION


Meaning of DETRACTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈtrak-shən, dē- ]

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 -ˈtrak-tiv adjective

• de·trac·tive·ly adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.