Synonyms for detractory
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : dih-trak-tiv |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈtræk tɪv |
Top 10 synonyms for detractory
- defamatory
- deprecatory
- depreciative
- depreciatory
- derisive
- derogatory
- detestable
- detracting
- detractive
- detractory
- disadvantageous
- discriminatory
- disparaging
- envious
- envying
- epithetical
- false
- green-eyed
- injurious
- invidious
- irreverent
- jealous
- libelous
- malevolent
- malicious
- maligning
- obnoxious
- odious
- offensive
- opprobrious
- pejorative
- repugnant
- rude
- sarcastic
- scandalous
- scurrilous
- slanderous
- slighting
- traducing
- uncomplimentary
- undesirable
- unpleasant
- untrue
- vilifying
- vituperative
Définition of detractory
- As in invidious : adj hateful
- As in libelous : adj derogatory
- As in pejorative : adj negative, belittling
- As in disparaging : adj derogative
- Florence, fearing and hating Valentinois as she does, would doubtless take pleasure in detractory advices.
- Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini
Antonyms for detractory
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