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detractors

[/dɪˈtræktərz/]
nounpl: detractors
detratores
1. people who criticize or disparage someone or something; those who belittle or diminish the reputation or value of another
Despite having many detractors, the artist continued to pursue her vision.
Apesar de ter muitos detratores, a artista continuou a perseguir sua visão.
2. those who speak negatively about or attempt to reduce the worth of a person, idea, or work
The new policy has its detractors among the staff.
A nova política tem seus detratores entre a equipe.
NYC Slang
haters
Synonyms
criticsdisparagersopponentsadversariesnaysayersfault-finderscensurers
Antonyms
supportersadmirersadvocatesbackersproponentsfanschampions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
detratores
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
detratores
standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
críticos
alternative, more common in informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

silence the detractors
prove detractors wrong
face detractors head-on
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