detract

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/dɪˈtɹækt/ English

Definitions

verb

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

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Synonyms

decry defame take away violate derogate infringe downplay distract distort impair disrupt hinder damage harm endanger jeopardize impede weaken

Associated

enjoyment dignity aesthetics arches phenomena aesthetic facts integrity overall value significance capabilities

Rhymes

abstract impact compact act contract enact contact counteract extract exact

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