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detracting

 

[ dɪˈtræktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

Detracting refers to the act of taking away from the worth or value of something. It often suggests a reduction in quality or importance through criticism or negative remarks.

Synonyms

devaluing, diminishing, disparaging

Examples of usage

  • His comments were detracting from the team's success.
  • The negative reviews began detracting from the movie's reputation.
  • She felt that his jokes were detracting from the seriousness of the discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "detracting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmerecendo

🇮🇳 कम करना

🇩🇪 abwertend

🇮🇩 merendahkan

🇺🇦 зменшувати

🇵🇱 deprecjonujący

🇯🇵 価値を下げる

🇫🇷 dépréciatif

🇪🇸 despectivo

🇹🇷 küçümseyici

🇰🇷 가치를 떨어뜨리는

🇸🇦 مُقلِّل

🇨🇿 snižující

🇸🇰 znehodnocujúci

🇨🇳 贬低的

🇸🇮 zmanjšujoč

🇮🇸 niðurlægjandi

🇰🇿 төмендететін

🇬🇪 დაკლებადი

🇦🇿 dəyərsizləşdirən

🇲🇽 menospreciativo

Word origin

The term 'detracting' originates from the Latin word 'detrahere,' which means 'to draw away' or 'to take away.' It entered the English language in the early 19th century, and its meaning evolved from its Latin roots. Originally used in a more physical sense to indicate the removal of something, it gradually came to encompass the abstract sense of diminishing reputation or worth. This transition reflects a broader linguistic trend where terms associated with physical actions develop metaphorical meanings over time, especially in contexts involving perception and evaluation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,943, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.