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单词 detractive
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detractive

[ dih-trak-tiv ]
/ dɪˈtræk tɪv /
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adjective

tending or seeking to detract.
Also de·trac·to·ry [dih-trak-tuh-ree]. /dɪˈtræk tə ri/.

Origin of detractive

From the Middle French word detractif, dating back to 1480–90. See detract, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM detractive

Words nearby detractive

detoxification centre, detoxify, DETR, detract, detraction, detractive, detractor, detrain, detribalize, detriment, detrimental
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Example sentences from the Web for detractive

  • Notwithstanding this detractive feature, Mistress Betty was a good-hearted soul.

    Ande Trembath|Matthew Stanley Kemp
  • Beyond this, the detractive gossip attacked the personnel of the new company.

    The Real Man|Francis Lynde
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