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Detractive

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de·trac·tion  (d-trkshn)
n.
1. The act of detracting or taking away.
2. A derogatory or damaging comment on a person's character or reputation; disparagement: The candidate responded sharply to the long list of detractions concocted by his opponent.
de·tractive adj.
de·tractive·ly adv.
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Adj.1.detractive - causing to decrease in importance or value; "detractive influences on the volume of investment"
decreasing - becoming less or smaller
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