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detraction

/dɪˈtrækʃn/noun

उच्चारण डिट्रैक्शन

निंदा, बुराई, अवमूल्यन

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noun
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    [C, U] formal

    unfair criticism of somebody or something that is intended to make them seem less good or valuable

    निंदा, बुराई, अवमूल्यन

    • The great scientist ignored the detractions of his rivals.
    • Her success was won in spite of constant detraction.

    Synonyms disparagement belittlement criticism denigration slander

    Opposite praise acclaim flattery

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The verb is used as detract from something, as in 'The poor ending detracts from the film'.

Verb का प्रयोग detract from something के रूप में होता है, जैसे 'The poor ending detracts from the film'।

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A person who criticizes somebody or something, often unfairly, is a detractor.

किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ की, अक्सर अनुचित रूप से, आलोचना करने वाला detractor कहलाता है।