Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
detractor
Noun
/dɪˈtræktər/
Definition
A person who criticizes or disparages someone or something.
Examples
- Despite the detractors, the new policy was implemented successfully.
- His detractors often questioned his abilities as a leader.
Meaning
A detractor is someone who takes away from the worth or effectiveness of someone or something, often by expressing negative opinions.
Synonyms
- critic
- opponent
- disparager
- faultfinder
- denigrator
