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Synonyms for detract
dɪˈtræktde·tract

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  1. detractverb

    To take away; to withdraw or remove.

    Synonyms:
    defame, decry

  2. detractverb

    To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

    Synonyms:
    decry, defame

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. detract

    Synonyms:
    lessen, deteriorate, depreciate, disparage, defame, decry, derogate, calumniate, scandalize, vilify, diminish

    Antonyms:
    augment, enhance, raise, increase

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  1. take away, detractverb

    take away a part from; diminish

    "His bad manners detract from his good character"

    Synonyms:
    take away, take, carry off, bear off, withdraw, carry away, remove, take out, bear away

PPDB, the paraphrase database0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "detract":

    divert, distract, undermine

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Words popularity by usage frequency

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#246take
#1651remove
#10524withdraw
#17827undermine
#21475diminish
#25048lessen
#26034divert
#30316distract
#37387deteriorate
#38338detract
#66548decry
#73765defame
#84156disparage
#88197depreciate
#141077vilify
#144647derogate

How to use detract in a sentence?

  1. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann:

    It is very important for us to make a strong and responsible contribution to global efforts to reduce emissions, but one which does not detract from our economic prosperity moving forward.

  2. Eric Schneiderman:

    The subpoena brings us one step closer to a protracted, unnecessary legal confrontation, which will only distract and detract from the work of our respective offices.

  3. Weiwen Ng:

    The change of board does not detract from broader global investigations into the finances of 1MDB which is still a residual overhang notwithstanding 1MDB’s improved balance sheets after the sale of its energy assets.

  4. William Haseltine:

    In this interview Adrian Hill is like a magician who distracts the audience with one shiny object to detract you from the fact that Adrian Hill accomplice is picking your pocket.

  5. Former President Donald J. Trump:

    Two years ago, we were a great nation, and we will be a great nation again. Not to detract from tomorrow's very important, even critical, election … I'm going to be making a very big announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.


Translations for detract

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  • αφαιρώGreek
  • diminuerFrench
  • уменьшать, приуменьшать, умалять, вычитать, принижать, отниматьRussian

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