- plural of detractor.
detractors
Example Sentences
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His detractors recoiled at the ostentatious displays, questioned the origins of his money and his political connections, and saw his lifestyle as a stark illustration of inequality.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Mr. Lederman had hoped that his detractors would openly and passionately debate the points in his essay, but that didn’t happen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Anderson’s original “Resident Evil” film franchise, the writer-director — known for his abrasive, nu-metal vulgar auteurism — raises a middle finger of sorts to his detractors.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The attention likely spawns detractors as well as conspiracists.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
In general, I felt as if I couldn’t win, that no amount of faith or hard work would push me past my detractors and their attempts to invalidate me.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
