31 entries under detraction topic. ×

9
depreciate(verb, reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower)
8
deprecate
7
disparage(verb, fail, slight, ignore, neglect)
5
belittle(verb, reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower)
5
derogate(verb, reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower)
4
detract(verb, take, reduce, diminish, weaken)
4
vilify(disrespect, disapprobation)
3
backbite(verb, reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower)
3
bespatter(verb, disapprobation)
3
contemn(verb, fail, slight, ignore, neglect)
3
decry(verb, reduce, withdraw, diminish, lower)
2
asperse
2
blacken
2
criticize
2
defame
2
libel
2
malign
2
slander
2
traduce
1
avile
<12>
13 years ago|2.5k views|share |citing 
APASmart Define. (2013). vilipend thesaurus. Retrieved September 26, 2026, from https://smartdefine.org/vilipend/thesaurus/synonyms
ChicagoSmart Define. 2013. "vilipend thesaurus" https://smartdefine.org/vilipend/thesaurus/synonyms (accessed September 26, 2026).
HarvardSmart Define 2013, vilipend thesaurus, Smart Define, viewed 26 September, 2026, <https://smartdefine.org/vilipend/thesaurus/synonyms>.
MLASmart Define. "vilipend thesaurus" 17 June 2013. Web. 26 September 2026. <https://smartdefine.org/vilipend/thesaurus/synonyms>