detraction

Meanings

• verb

  The act of detracting or diminishing, especially by belittling or criticizing

  - "His constant detraction of his colleagues' ideas hindered the progress of the project."
  - "The criticism and detraction of her opponents did not deter her from pursuing her goals."

• noun

  A statement or action that detracts from something, especially a reputation or achievement

  - "The detractions made against the company's CEO led to a loss of investor confidence."
  - "Despite the detractions, the team managed to win the championship."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with detraction
traction , relation , action

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Variants

List of all variants of detraction that leads to same result
detraction , detractions , detractive , detractively

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'detractare,' meaning 'to draw away,' or 'to take away.'

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Trivia

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1. Detraction is a common theme in many works of literature, including 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne and 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller.

2. Detraction can also refer to the act of subtracting or deducting, as in mathematics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Criticism: Detraction is a form of criticism that aims to belittle or diminish something or someone.

2. Gossip: Detraction often takes the form of gossip, which can spread rumors and false information.

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Culture

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Detraction has been used in literature and art to depict the negative effects of gossip and criticism. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' for example, detraction in the form of jealousy and deceit leads to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "detraction"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of detracting, such as taking away or diminishing something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word detraction with negative actions or statements, such as gossip or criticism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that detraction means 'to draw away' or 'to take away'.

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