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de·tract
 detract
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- pronunciation:
- dih
traekt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to diminish or take away (often fol. by "from").
His table manners detracted from an otherwise favorable impression.A flaw in the diamond detracted from its value.- synonyms:
- take
- similar words:
- diminish, lessen, lower
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| related words: |
flaw |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
detracts, detracting, detracted |
| definition: |
to cause to be diverted or distracted.
No efforts on our part could detract him from his purpose.- similar words:
- deflect, distract, divert
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| derivations: |
detractingly (adv.), detraction (n.), detractor (n.) |
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