- plural of detractor.
detractors
Example Sentences
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Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, held a meeting in Dakar Friday with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 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 Duchess of Sussex is a polarising figure in the UK, provoking strong reactions among her supporters and her detractors.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
He has spent a lot of time railing against the project’s detractors in a way rarely seen elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Let your detractors watch as you arise anew.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
