as in criticism
the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant
her inevitable detraction of every new idea is annoying to the other club members
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Recent Examples of detraction
Another aspect of the process that Gilbert can expertly speak on is that with success comes detraction and criticism.
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Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2024
Also note that because the mother of pearl is a natural material, colors will vary and there may be natural imperfections—but that’s a plus for us, not a detraction.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
One other detraction is the price of this stroller.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 July 2023
But the memorial’s central focus is a large wall that will hold its final feature: a 58-foot bronze sculpture that is either a bold testament to the significance of the mission or a detraction from its natural setting, depending on the point of view.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
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Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2024
Also note that because the mother of pearl is a natural material, colors will vary and there may be natural imperfections—but that’s a plus for us, not a detraction.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
One other detraction is the price of this stroller.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 July 2023
But the memorial’s central focus is a large wall that will hold its final feature: a 58-foot bronze sculpture that is either a bold testament to the significance of the mission or a detraction from its natural setting, depending on the point of view.
—New York Times, 16 Apr. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detraction
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The criticism is somewhat reminiscent of Texans slamming Sen. Ted Cruz for fleeing to Cancun during a statewide freeze and power loss disaster in 2021.James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Meta is removing employee criticism over its hiring of UFC CEO Dana White from an internal company messaging system.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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At a defamation trial in Washington D.C, Giuliani was unable to back up the claim and a jury awarded Freeman and Moss $148 million.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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What’s more, CNN this week goes on trial in a defamation suit that has a plaintiff seeking $1 billion after a 2021 report on the network questioned the activities of a security consultant aiding people who wanted to escape Afghanistan.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Global condemnation over the lack of transparency prompted Maduro to ask the country’s high court — also filled with allies of his United Socialist Party of Venezuela — to audit the election results.Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Its military campaign on Syrian soil has drawn increasing international condemnation.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Last February, Richardson filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against local law enforcement alleging a pattern of abuse.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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What Was Jason Chen Charged With? Chen is charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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While Woody Johnson is on the receiving end of much ridicule from assorted VOS Gasbags and mouths from other media precincts, he is rarely given credit for presiding over the NFL’s most entertaining reality show.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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The mantra Jones put forth for the 2024 campaign went on to become an easy target for ridicule.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Detraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detraction. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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