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detractions

detractions is the plural of detraction.

Meaning of detraction

Noun

detraction (countable and uncountable, plural detractions)

  1. The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution.
  2. A derogatory or malicious statement; a disparagement, misrepresentation or slander.
    • If indeed we consider all the frivolous and petulant discourse, the impertinent chattings, the rash censures, the spiteful detractions which are so rife in the world[…]a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number)”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn]...
  3. The act of revealing previously unknown faults of another person to a third person.

Questions about detractions

What is detractions the plural of?
Detractions is the plural of detraction.

Words near detractions in the dictionary

  1. detracteth
  2. detracting
  3. detractingly
  4. detractings
  5. detraction
  6. detractions
  7. detractious
  8. detractive
  9. detractively
  10. detractiveness
  11. detractor

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