Detractor: meaning, definitions and examples

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detractor

 

[ dษชหˆtrรฆktษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น detrator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฒเฅ‹เคšเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kritiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkritik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krytyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰น่ฉ•ๅฎถ (ใฒใฒใ‚‡ใ†ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtracteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detractor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhalif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํŒ์ž (ๆ‰นๅˆค่€…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงู‚ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kritik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kritik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏฝ่ฐค่€… (fฤ›ibร ng zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kritik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gagnrรฝnandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฝะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nqidรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detractor

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,945, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.