detracting

English

Verb

detracting

1. present participle and gerund of detract

Noun

detracting (plural detractings)

1. detraction; slander
   • 1844, Charles Marshall, The Journal: Together with Sundry Epistles and Other Writings:

     Emulations, heart-risings, evil jealousies, bitter speakings, detractings, and abundance of evil fruit, arise from this root of bitterness […]