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detraction

English

  1. 🔊 the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)
    “let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken”
  2. 🔊 a petty disparagement

Similar words

petty criticism aspersion backbiting backstabbing belittlement calumniation calumny character assassination damage defamation depreciation disparagement harm hurt injury injustice libel libeling maligning scandal slander sycophancy tale vilification