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de·tract
 detract
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- pronunciation:
- dih
traekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
detracts, detracting, detracted |
| definition: |
to lessen or take away (often followed by "from").
A flaw in the diamond detracted from its value.The person kicking my seat detracted from my enjoyment of the film.- synonyms:
- take
- similar words:
- diminish, lessen, lower
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| derivations: |
detractingly (adv.), detraction (n.), detractor (n.) |
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