detract

Definition of detract

Verbs

take away a part from; diminish
"His bad manners detract from his good character"
Synonyms:
take away
Type of:
bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down
cut down on; make a reduction in

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Words that contain detract

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