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Word | Detraction |
Telugu Meaning | అపవాదం, చాడి |
a petty disparagement / the act of discrediting or detracting from someone''s reputation (especially by slander) / A taking away or withdrawing. / slandering; aspersion / not able to be seen through; not transparent. / a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling, disparagement / a taking away it is no detraction from its dignity or prestige — J. F. Golay, | |
Usage | ⇒ He is offended by your frequent detractions of his ability as a leader. ⇒ her inevitable detraction of every new idea is annoying to the other club members ⇒ the windows were opaque with steam |
Synonyms | disparagement, aspersion, defamation, depreciation, derogation, slander, calumny, scandal, vilification, denigration, obloquy, belittlement, libel, censure, backbiting, deprecation, reduction, tale, abuse, affront, |
Antonyms | adulation, flattery, praise, admiration, acclaim, applause, approbation, approval, blessing, commendation, exaltation, magnification, acclamation, acknowledgment, adjunct, advocacy, aggrandizement, appreciation, apprehension, approve, |
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