detraction

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Synonyms: retraction, traction, attraction, extraction, destruction, detrition, refraction, distraction, detractive, detracting, detection

Antonyms: retraction, traction, attraction, extraction, destruction, detrition, refraction, distraction, detractive, detracting, detection

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Noun

1. The act of [[detract]]ing something, or something detracted; taking away; [[diminution]].
2. A [[derogatory]] or [[malicious]] [[statement]]; a [[disparagement]], [[misrepresentation]] or [[slander]].
3. {{lb|en|Roman Catholic Church}} The act of [[revealing]] previously unknown [[fault]]s of another person to a third person.

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