detractor
noun
a person who tries to take away from the quality, value, or reputation of someone or something; critic.
detractors
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pluralof detractor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He was on “Larry King Live” two months later, deriding his detractors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
These detractors, he said, "have no idea how hopelessly serious the crisis has become" for Okinawa's coral.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
I won’t defend the stock but will point out that the company’s detractors are going too far.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
The renowned venture capitalist behind Khosla Ventures says he doesn’t care that detractors think OpenAI is overvalued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Let your detractors watch as you arise anew.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
