Detraction

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtrækʃən/

Definitions of detraction

noun the act of speaking damagingly of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 Detraction means saying bad things about someone.

A2 She faced detraction from her colleagues after the incident.

B1 Detraction of character can have serious consequences in a court of law.

B2 The detraction of his reputation was unwarranted and caused him great distress.

C1 The detraction of his accomplishments was seen as jealousy by his peers.

C2 The detraction of her work was seen as a deliberate attempt to undermine her success.

Examples of detraction in a Sentence

formal The detraction of his character was unwarranted and baseless.

informal Don't pay attention to the detraction, it's just gossip.

slang I can't believe the detraction she spread about him.

figurative The detraction of the painting's value only made it more desirable to collectors.

Grammatical Forms of detraction

• past tense: detracted
• plural: detractions
• comparative: more detraction
• superlative: most detraction
• present tense: detracts
• future tense: will detract
• perfect tense: has detracted
• continuous tense: is detracting
• singular: detraction
• positive degree: detraction
• infinitive: to detract
• gerund: detracting
• participle: detracting

Origin and Evolution of detraction

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'detraction' comes from the Latin word 'detractio', which means 'a taking away'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a more literal sense of taking away or diminishing something, the word 'detraction' has evolved to also mean the act of belittling or speaking negatively about someone or something.