† detractiousadj.
/dɪˈtrakʃəs/ Obsolete.
Given to detraction; disparaging, calumnious.
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the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > damage to reputation > disparagement or depreciation > [adjective]
detractive1490
detracting1530
derogatory1570
reproachful1574
detractory1585
disadvantageous1620
detractious1626
derogatingc1629
undervaluing1639
disparaging1645
derogative1646
diminutive1662
diminishing1675
vilipendinga1722
belittling1793
depreciatory1805
vilipensive1824
depreciating1837
detractatory1860
vilipenditory1884
depreciant1885
slurring1892
hatemongering1926
denigratory1955
marginalizing1977
1626 T. Hawkins tr. N. Caussin Holy Court I. 202 Giue detractious tongues leaue..to li[c]ke up dust.
1755 in S. Johnson Dict. Eng. Lang. at Derogatory
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adj.1626