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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

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

Since then, opposition to the program has grown, with detractors pointing to examples of people entering diversion and then going on to commit more serious crimes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

But immigration advocates and detractors of the administration celebrated the ruling.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Articles accused their detractors of basing comments on brief medical bulletins and newspaper reports, hardly enough to make a diagnosis.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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