Detract (Verb)

Meaning

Take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good character".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Take Away

Hypernyms

• Trim Down
• Cut
• Reduce
• Bring Down
• Trim Back
• Trim
• Cut Back

Related Words

• Detractor (noun)
• Detraction (noun)
• Detractive (adjective)