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Definition of detractor

detractor

/dɪˈtræk.tɚ/
de · trac · tor
Adverb:detractively
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Plural:detractors
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Adjective:detractive
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detractor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who disparages, criticizes, or speaks unfavorably about someone or something, often unfairly or to diminish their reputation.

Example

"Even the mayor's fiercest detractors had to admit that the new public transit initiative was a success."

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• Rhymes for detractor

• Nearby Words

detoxifier
detoxify
detract
detractor
detriment
detrimental
detrimentally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French detractour and Late Latin detractor, meaning 'a disparager,' from the Latin verb detrahere ('to pull down, take away, or disparage').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Detractor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/detractor
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