DETRACTER
De*tract"er, n.
Defn: One who detracts; a detractor.
Other detracters and malicious writers. Sir T. North.
DETRACTINGLY
De*tract"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a detracting manner.
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.
DETRACTIOUS
De*trac"tious, a.
Defn: Containing detraction; detractory. [R.] Johnson.