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Synonyms
de·trac·tion (dĭ-trăḱshən)

noun 

  1. The act of detracting or taking away.
  2. A derogatory or damaging comment on a person's character or reputation; disparagement: The candidate responded sharply to the long list of detractions concocted by his opponent.

derivatives

de·traćtive
adjective
de·traćtive·ly
adverb