to detract

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to take away in such manner as to lessen value or estimation
{v} to lssen, slander, scandalize, defame
take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good character"
To take away; to withdraw or remove
{f} belittle, speak ill of, slander, defame
To take away; to withdraw
To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry
To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; often with from
To take credit or reputation from; to defame
If one thing detracts from another, it makes it seem less good or impressive. The publicity could detract from our election campaign. detract from to make something seem less good
to detract

    Hyphenation

    to de·tract

    Turkish pronunciation

    tı dîträkt

    Pronunciation

    /tə dəˈtrakt/ /tə dɪˈtrækt/
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