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detraction definition

de·trac·tion (dē trak′s̸hən, di-)

noun

  1. a taking away; detracting
  2. a malicious discrediting of someone's character, accomplishments, etc., as by revealing hidden faults or by slander

Etymology: ME detraccioun

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