DETRACTION
Definition, meaning, and word game validity
Definitions for detraction
Detract
To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; -- often with from.
Detracted
of Detract
Detracter
One who detracts; a detractor.
Detracting
of Detract
Detractingly
In a detracting manner.
Detractings
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Detraction
The act of taking away from the reputation or good name of another; a lessening or cheapening in the estimation of others; the act of depreciating another, from envy or malice; calumny.
Detractions
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Detractive
Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.
Detractively
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Detractiveness
The quality of being detractive.
Detracts
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Word Game Validity
DETRACTION is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values
Total possible words using these letters:
3 Letter Words
- ACE - 5 points
- ACT - 5 points
- ADO - 4 points
- AID - 4 points
- AIN - 3 points
- ...and 89 more
4 Letter Words
- ACED - 7 points
- ACID - 7 points
- ACNE - 6 points
- ACRE - 6 points
- ADIT - 5 points
- ...and 166 more
6 Letter Words
- ACETIN - 8 points
- ACNODE - 9 points
- ACTION - 8 points
- ADROIT - 7 points
- AEONIC - 8 points
- ...and 132 more
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