Detraction and Puffery
Opposite meaning words
Detraction
Detraction noun - The act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant.
Usage example: her inevitable detraction of every new idea is annoying to the other club members
Puffery is an antonym for detraction.
Puffery
Puffery noun - Information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause.
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Synonyms for Puffery
Detraction is an antonym for puffery.
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