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Detraction

A taking away or withdrawing.

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Depreciation 76% connected

The act of lessening, or seeking to lessen, price, value, or reputation.

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Derogation 76% connected

The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to.

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Disparagement 76% connected

Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.

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Dispraise 76% connected

To withdraw praise from; to notice with disapprobation or some degree of censure; to disparage; to blame.

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