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detractor

noun/dɪˈtræktər/

a person who belittles or criticizes someone or something

Despite her many accomplishments, she has faced criticism from a number of detractors who underestimate her abilities.

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word origin — from the Latin word 'detrahere', meaning 'to pull down or take away'