detract - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'detract' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Detract

[ v. i.]

- To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; -- often with from.

2 . Detract

[ v. t.]

- To take away; to withdraw.
- To take credit or reputation from; to defame.

1 . detract

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- take away a part from; diminish

Example in sentence:

detach detachable detached detaching detachment detail detailed detailer detailing detain

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