act of discrediting

act of discrediting
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  • detraction — noun 1. a petty disparagement • Syn: ↑petty criticism • Hypernyms: ↑disparagement, ↑depreciation, ↑derogation 2. the act of discrediting or detracting from someone s reputation (especially by slander) let it be no detraction from his merits to… …   Useful english dictionary

  • dis|cred|i|ta|tion — «dihs KREHD uh TAY shuhn», noun. 1. the act of discrediting. 2. the state or condition of being discredited …   Useful english dictionary

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