NONFANS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

nonfans

noun

plural of nonfan

as in detractors

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Historically, each president's detractors have seen midterms as an opportunity, while his supporters have often been complacent — or at least less motivated.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
With support from Jeff Yass, a Pennsylvania hedge-fund billionaire who is committed to school vouchers, Abbott got detractors voted out of office.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of detractors

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For many critics of Israel, particularly younger ones, the distinction between the country and its longtime leader has become difficult to discern.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
His many critics have taken issue with his firebrand style and what many view as a lack of political correctness.

— Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

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