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Synonyms for detract
dɪˈtræktde·tract
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detract
Synonyms:
lessen, deteriorate, depreciate, disparage, defame, decry, derogate, calumniate, scandalize, vilify, diminish
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#246 | take | |
#1651 | remove | |
#10524 | withdraw | |
#17827 | undermine | |
#21475 | diminish | |
#25048 | lessen | |
#26034 | divert | |
#30316 | distract | |
#37387 | deteriorate | |
#38338 | detract | |
#66548 | decry | |
#73765 | defame | |
#84156 | disparage | |
#88197 | depreciate | |
#141077 | vilify | |
#144647 | derogate |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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