a.
1. Tending to detractor draw. [R.]
2. Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.
detractive
| Dictionary: De·tract·ive |
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adjective
- Tending or intending to belittle: deprecative, deprecatory, depreciative, depreciatory, derogative, derogatory, disparaging, low, pejorative, slighting, uncomplimentary. See praise/blame.
- Damaging to the reputation: calumnious, defamatory, injurious, invidious, scandalous, slanderous. Law libelous. See attack/defend, crimes, law.
| WordNet: detractive |
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Meaning #1:
causing to decrease in importance or value
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