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detractive

/dɪˈtræk.tɪv/

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adjective

/dɪˈtræk.tɪv/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее склонность умалять или снижать ценность чего-либо; служащее для отвлечения внимания или похвалы.

An adjective meaning tending to detract or diminish the worth or value of something; serving to take away attention or praise.

  1. Causing a decrease in value or importanceC1formal

    Tending to reduce the worth, significance, or reputation of something.

    ruУмаляющий

    • His constant criticism was detractive to the team's morale.
    • The negative review was detractive to the restaurant's reputation.
    • Her detractive comments about the project were not helpful.

    Synonymsdenigratingdeprecatorydepreciativederogatorydiminishingdisparagingpejorative

    Antonymsappreciativecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatory

Forms
  • more detractive comparative form
  • most detractive superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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