detraction
noun
de·trac·tion
di-ˈtrak-shən
dē-
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
detractively
adverb
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