Definition of detract

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Detract (v. t.) To take away; to withdraw.

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Detractingly :: Detractingly (adv.) In a detracting manner.
Elevate :: Elevate (v. t.) To lessen; to detract from; to disparage.
Obtrectation :: Obtrectation (n.) Slander; detraction; calumny.
Detracting :: Detracting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Detrac.
Calumny :: Calumny (n.) False accusation of a crime or offense, maliciously made or reported, to the injury of another; malicious misrepresentation; slander; detraction..
Detract :: Detract (v. t.) To take away; to withdraw.
Derogation :: Derogation (n.) The act of derogating, partly repealing, or lessening in value; disparagement; detraction; depreciation; -- followed by of, from, or to..
Extenuate :: Extenuate (v. t.) To lower or degrade; to detract from.
Defamation :: Defamation (n.) Act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another; slander; detraction; calumny; aspersion..
Detractious :: Detractious (a.) Containing detraction; detractory.
Detractiveness :: Detractiveness (n.) The quality of being detractive.
Detract :: 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..
Detracter :: Detracter (n.) One who detracts; a detractor.
Substrate :: Substractor (n.) A detractor; a slanderer.
Zoilism :: Zoilism (n.) Resemblance to Zoilus in style or manner; carping criticism; detraction.
Detractive :: Detractive (a.) Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.
Detraction :: Detraction (n.) A taking away or withdrawing.
Disparagement :: Disparagement (n.) Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; -- commonly with to.
Detract :: Detract (v. t.) To take credit or reputation from; to defame.
Detracor :: Detracor (n.) One who detracts; a derogator; a defamer.
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