Detract

Definition of Detract

1. Take away a part from; diminish Verb

Synonyms for word "detract"

take away

Semanticaly linked words with "detract"

bring down
cut
cut back
cut down
reduce
trim
trim back
trim down

Lexical Analysis for "detract"

detraction
Noun
derivation
1
1. the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)
detractor
Noun
derivation
1
1. one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
detractive
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. causing to decrease in importance or value

Words Rhyme with detract

abstract
attract
contract
detract
distract
extract
protract
retract
semiabstract
subcontract
subtract

Etymology for detract

etymology detractable
etymology detracteth
etymology detractive
etymology detractor
is derived from detracted
is derived from detracting
is derived from detraction
is derived from detractor
is derived from detracts

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