Synonyms for detractor

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-trakt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈtrækt

Définition of detractor

Origin : late 14c., from Anglo-French detractour, Old French detractor "detractor, backbiter," from Latin detractor, agent noun from detrahere (see detraction).

noun derogator

Example sentences :

Ovid begins the poem by asking his detractor why he criticizes Ovid's verse.
Extract from : « The Last Poems of Ovid » by Ovid

Peter Saraceno has been seized because he is an enemy and detractor of the emperor.
Extract from : « A Source Book for Mediaeval History » by Oliver J. Thatcher

Let your strict silence be a significant and salutary lesson for the detractor.
Extract from : « Fraternal Charity » by Rev. Father Valuy

Such are the chief particulars composing the character of the detractor.
Extract from : « Talkers » by John Bate

We may now briefly notice some of the causes which influence the detractor in his talk.
Extract from : « Talkers » by John Bate

The detractor is likely to have given him the same that he gives to others.
Extract from : « Talkers » by John Bate

Nobody could call him a detractor or a backbiter or a talebearer or a liar.
Extract from : « Bunyan Characters » by Alexander Whyte

Thou shalt not be a detractor nor a whisperer among the people.
Extract from : « The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version » by Various

The thought of a fool is sin: and the detractor is the abomination of men.
Extract from : « The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version » by Various

At times, for days on end, he would be annoyed with every sort of admirer and detractor and even adviser.
Extract from : « Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov » by Maxim Gorky

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