Definitions for detractive

detractive de·trac·tive

Spelling: [dih-trak-tiv]
IPA: /dɪˈtræk tɪv/

Detractive is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 511 anagrams from letters in detractive (acdeeirttv).

Definitions for detractive

adjective

  1. tending or seeking to detract.

Origin of detractive

From the Middle French word detractif, dating back to 1480-90. See detract, -ive

Examples for detractive

Notwithstanding this detractive feature, Mistress Betty was a good-hearted soul.

Beyond this, the detractive gossip attacked the personnel of the new company.

Word Value for detractive
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Words with friends

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