Synonyms of detractor
16 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for detractor is derogator. Other synonyms of detractor are slanderer. The opposite of detractor is promoter.
Synonyms and similar words for detractor
nounA person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.
- slandererOne who slanders or defames the name or reputation of another person.
- libelerOne who libels.
- cynic
- mudslingerOne who casts aspersions or insults; especially a political candidate who makes negative statements about the...
- defamerOne who defames.
- critic
- backbiterA person who says nasty things about another person behind the second person's back: that is, out of their sight and...
- belittlerOne who belittles.
- calumniatorA person who calumniates (slanders, or makes personal attacks upon, others).
- depreciatorSomeone who depreciates.
- derogatorA detractor.
- disparagerOne who disparages.
- knocker
- muckraker
- traducerOne who traduces; one who maligns another by making malicious and false or defamatory statements.
- vilifierOne who vilifies.
Opposite of detractor
nounA person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.
nounMore antonyms
- adherentA person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
- proponant
Meaning of detractor
- noun A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.
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Questions about synonyms of detractor
- What is another word for detractor?
- Detractor has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as derogator and slanderer.
- What is the opposite of detractor?
- The opposite of detractor is promoter. Other antonyms of detractor are adherent.
- What does detractor mean?
- Detractor means a person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.
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