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Definition of Detract
1. Verb. Take away a part from; diminish. "His bad manners detract from his good character"
Exact synonyms: Take Away
Generic synonyms: Bring Down, Cut, Cut Back, Cut Down, Reduce, Trim, Trim Back, Trim Down
Derivative terms: Detraction, Detractive, Detractor
Generic synonyms: Bring Down, Cut, Cut Back, Cut Down, Reduce, Trim, Trim Back, Trim Down
Derivative terms: Detraction, Detractive, Detractor
Definition of Detract
1. v. t. To take away; to withdraw.
2. v. i. To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; -- often with from.
Definition of Detract
1. Verb. (transitive) To take away; to withdraw or remove. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Detract
1. to take away [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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