DETRACTOR

detractor, disparager, depreciator, knocker

(noun) one who disparages or belittles the worth of something

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

detractor (plural detractors)

A person who belittles the worth of another person or cause.

Synonyms

• slanderer

• libeler

• cynic

• mudslinger

• defamer

Antonyms

• proponent

• supporter

Anagrams

• tractored

Source: Wiktionary


De*tract"or, n. Etym: [L.: cf. F. détracteur.]

Definition: One who detracts; a derogator; a defamer. His detractors were noisy and scurrilous. Macaulay.

Syn.

– Slanderer; calumniator; defamer; vilifier.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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