English-Thai Dictionary
detraction
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary
DETRACTION
n.[L.] The act of taking something from the reputation or worth of another, with the view to lessen him in estimation; censure; a lessening of worth; the act of depreciating another, from envy or malice. Detraction may consist in representing merit, as less than it really is; or in the imputation of faults, vices or crimes, which impair reputation; and if such imputation is false, it is slander or defamation.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
DETRACTION
De *trac "tion, n. Etym: [F. détraction, L. detractio.]
1. A taking away or withdrawing. [Obs. ] The detraction of the eggs of the said wild fowl. Bacon.
2. The act of taking away from the reputation or good name of another; a lessening or cheapening in the estimation of others; the act of depreciating another, from envy or malice; calumny.
Syn. -- Depreciation; disparagement; derogation; slander; calumny; aspersion; censure.
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
detraction
de tr á c tion 名詞 U C 1 【価値 名声などを 】損なうこと «from » .2 非難, 中傷 .
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