verb
detract
Detract (verb) means to take away; to withdraw or remove.
verb
1
To take away; to withdraw or remove.
2
To take credit or reputation from; to derogate; to defame or decry.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French détracter, from Latin detractum, past participle of detraho.
Rhymes for detract
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What is the meaning of detract?
"detract" (verb) means to take away; to withdraw or remove.
What are the different meanings of detract?
"detract" has 2 main meanings: 1. To take away; to withdraw or remove; 2. To take credit or reputation from; to derogate; to defame or decry.