Detractor: meaning, definitions and examples
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detractor
[ dษชหtrรฆktษr ]
negative opinion
A detractor is someone who actively expresses negative opinions about someone or something, often in a public or critical way. Detractors can be individuals, groups, or organizations who criticize or oppose a particular person, idea, or product.
Synonyms
critic, dissenter, naysayer, opponent
Examples of usage
- He is known as a detractor of the company, constantly pointing out its flaws.
- The detractors of the new policy argue that it will harm the environment.
disparaging remarks
A detractor is also a person who belittles or disparages someone or something, often without valid reasons. Detractors may spread negative rumors or make derogatory comments to undermine the reputation or credibility of a person or entity.
Synonyms
backbiter, defamer, maligner, slanderer
Examples of usage
- She faced detractors who tried to tarnish her reputation with baseless accusations.
- The detractor's comments were meant to sabotage the success of the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "detractor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น detrator
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kritiker
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengkritik
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธัะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ krytyk
๐ฏ๐ต ๆน่ฉๅฎถ (ใฒใฒใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉtracteur
๐ช๐ธ detractor
๐น๐ท muhalif
๐ฐ๐ท ๋นํ์ (ๆนๅค่ )
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kritik
๐ธ๐ฐ kritik
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏฝ่ฐค่ (fฤibร ng zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ kritik
๐ฎ๐ธ gagnrรฝnandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษnqidรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ detractor
Word origin
The word 'detractor' originated from the Latin word 'detractare', which means 'to take away or diminish'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe individuals who undermine or criticize others. The concept of detractors has been prevalent throughout history, especially in the context of public figures, where critics and opponents often try to diminish their influence or reputation.
See also: backtrack, sidetrack, sidetracked, track, trackable, trackball, tracker, tracking, tracklist, tracks, trackway.