'detractor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'detractor', where 'de-' meant 'down' and 'trahere' meant 'to pull'.

'detractor' changed from the Latin word 'detractor' and eventually became the modern English word 'detractor'.

Initially, it meant 'one who pulls down', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who belittles or disparages'.