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detractors

NOUN
derogator
Synonyms


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These detractors, he said, "have no idea how hopelessly serious the crisis has become" for Okinawa's coral.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

If the hacks or detractors listened to the references it was all about achievement in what the team did to win.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 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

The renowned venture capitalist behind Khosla Ventures says he doesn’t care that detractors think OpenAI is overvalued.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 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



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