The act of detracting something, or something detracted; taking away; diminution. / A derogatory or malicious statement; a disparagement, misrepresentation or slander.

plural of detraction

(intransitive) To take away; to withdraw or remove. / (transitive) To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

present participle of detract

detraction; slander

simple past tense and past participle of detract

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of detract

Alternative form of detractor

Capable of being detracted.

The quality of being detractive.