Detraction and Rumor

Detraction

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

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

Rumor

Rumor noun - Information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy.
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Synonyms for Rumor

Detraction and rumor are semantically related in lie topic. Sometimes you can use "Detraction" instead a noun "Rumor", if it concerns topics such as disgrace.

Nearby Words: rumour, rumored, rumoured, rumoring
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