detractive

[ dih-trak-tiv ]
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adjective
  1. tending or seeking to detract.

Origin of detractive

1
From the Middle French word detractif, dating back to 1480–90. See detract, -ive
  • Also de·trac·to·ry [dih-trak-tuh-ree]. /dɪˈtræk tə ri/.

Other words from detractive

  • de·trac·tive·ly, adverb
  • de·trac·tive·ness, noun
  • non·de·trac·tive, adjective
  • non·de·trac·tive·ly, adverb
  • non·de·trac·to·ry, adjective
  • un·de·trac·tive, adjective
  • un·de·trac·tive·ly, adverb
  • un·de·trac·to·ry, adjective

Words Nearby detractive

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How to use detractive in a sentence

  • Notwithstanding this detractive feature, Mistress Betty was a good-hearted soul.

    Ande Trembath | Matthew Stanley Kemp
  • Beyond this, the detractive gossip attacked the personnel of the new company.

    The Real Man | Francis Lynde