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detraction

Translations

detractionnoun
detractions
pl
dépréciationAu sens de diminution de la valeur ou de l'estime accordée à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.
The detraction of her work was obvious in the review.
La dépréciation de son travail était manifeste dans la critique.
dénigrementAu sens de critique ou de propos qui portent atteinte à la réputation.
The constant detraction from his achievements made him feel undervalued.
Le dénigrement constant de ses réussites le faisait se sentir sous-estimé.
Additional translations
détractionSens religieux ou moral : fait de révéler sans motif valable les fautes d'autrui à un tiers.
Synonyms
slander
disparagement
belittlement
detriment
calumny
defamation
derogation

Definitions

detractionnoun
The act of taking away or diminishing the value or reputation of someone or something.
The constant detraction from his achievements made him feel undervalued.
A derogatory or damaging comment or statement.
Her detraction of his character was both unfair and unfounded.
The sin of revealing another person's real faults to a third party without a just cause, thereby harming their reputation.
In Catholic teaching, detraction is condemned as a violation of charity.
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