Detract

Word Type

Verb

The word "detract" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

detractable detraction detractive detractor

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bring down cut cut back cut down reduce trim trim back trim down

Related Terms

Related Terms

credit decry defame detractor remove reputation withdraw

Synonym Network

defame take away

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