adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Tending to detract or belittle; depreciative; defamatory

Adjective

1. 1
   causing to decrease in importance or value wordnet

Synonyms

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adversedegradativedeleteriousdetrimentalharmfulnegative

Antonyms

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advantageousattractivebeneficialconstructive

Etymology

From detract + -ive?