DETRACTIVELY

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Definitions for detractively

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

DETRACTIVELY 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
  • AID - 4 points
  • AIL - 3 points
  • AIR - 3 points
  • ...and 99 more
4 Letter Words
  • ACED - 7 points
  • ACID - 7 points
  • ACRE - 6 points
  • ACYL - 9 points
  • ADIT - 5 points
  • ...and 197 more
6 Letter Words
  • ACETYL - 11 points
  • ACIDLY - 12 points
  • ACTIVE - 11 points
  • ADVECT - 12 points
  • ADVERT - 10 points
  • ...and 179 more
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