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detractor

[dih-trak-ter] / dɪˈtræk tər /
NOUN
derogator
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He added that Aldi's heavy reliance on packaged, private-label processed foods was a detractor compared to the natural organic options he prefers.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Moderna was the largest detractor among the 2025 picks, falling about 30%.

From Barron's Dec. 12, 2025

But Gross’ decision had at least one detractor — another contributor to the book.

From Seattle Times Mar. 3, 2024

Now, even LIV’s biggest detractor at the outset, four-time major champion Rory McIlroy, has suggested the Ryder Cup gatekeepers consider easing their stance against LIV players competing for Europe.

From Washington Times Dec. 20, 2023

Downstairs had the same problem, and with the added detractor of being dark, and me without a flashlight.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

These detractors, he said, "have no idea how hopelessly serious the crisis has become" for Okinawa's coral.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

If the hacks or detractors listened to the references it was all about achievement in what the team did to win.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

I won’t defend the stock but will point out that the company’s detractors are going too far.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

The biggest gripe from VAR detractors is that forensic dissections of game footage take the action out of their high-speed context.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Whatever the reason for wanting to escape, sane or insane, zoo detractors should realize that animals don’t escape to somewhere but from something.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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