Detraction and Modesty

Detraction

Detraction noun - The act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant.

Modesty and detraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Modesty" instead a noun "Detraction".

Modesty

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

Detraction and modesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detraction" instead a noun "Modesty".

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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