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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Not even Lewis' biggest detractors will deny he had the speed, skill and power to deliver what England need.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Raman’s detractors point out her failure to build coalitions at City Hall, where not a single one of her 14 council colleagues has endorsed her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Anderson’s original “Resident Evil” film franchise, the writer-director — known for his abrasive, nu-metal vulgar auteurism — raises a middle finger of sorts to his detractors.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The meal’s modern-day detractors also include culinary professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
In general, I felt as if I couldn’t win, that no amount of faith or hard work would push me past my detractors and their attempts to invalidate me.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
