detract v : take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good character" [syn: take away]

English

Etymology

• From detractum, past participle of detraho.

Verb

1. To take away; to withdraw or remove.
2. To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

Derived terms

• detraction
• detractor

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