meaning of detract
1. To take away; to withdraw.
2. To take credit or reputation from; to defame.
3. To take away a part or something, especially from ones credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; -- often with from.
4. take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good
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Related Words
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