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detractors

NOUN
derogator
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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

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

The postmeeting press conference also has its detractors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Whatever the reason for wanting to escape, sane or insane, zoo detractors should realize that animals don’t escape to somewhere but from something.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel



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