English dictionary

detract

/d/I/'tr/&/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

take away a part from; diminish

verb.change

Examples
His bad manners detract from his good character.

Synonyms take away

Source: WordNet 3.0
To take away; to withdraw.

verb

Source: webster1913
To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; -- often with <i>from</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913