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detractor

[dih-trak-ter] / dɪˈtræk tər /
NOUN
derogator
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Moderna was the largest detractor among the 2025 picks, falling about 30%.

From Barron's Dec. 12, 2025

Whether you are a supporter or a detractor of the BBC, I think everyone would agree these are incredibly testing times for the corporation.

From BBC Nov. 10, 2025

One very vocal public detractor of the film at the time of release was “60 Minutes” correspondent Wallace.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2024

It wasn’t immediately clear if he was a supporter or detractor of the Satanic Temple.

From Seattle Times Dec. 15, 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

He was on “Larry King Live” two months later, deriding his detractors.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

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

From Barron's Jul. 29, 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 renowned venture capitalist behind Khosla Ventures says he doesn’t care that detractors think OpenAI is overvalued.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 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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