English Explanatory Dictionary

detract

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To take away; to withdraw or remove.
  2. To take credit or reputation from; to derogate; to defame or decry.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈtɹækt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detract.wav

Word forms

detract detracts detracting detracted

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French détracter, from Latin detractum, past participle of detraho.

Synonyms

badmouth defame decry derogate assassinate asperse backbite befoul belibel besmirch besmear bewray blacken blame blaze blemish blot blur calumniate calumny chat shit chat shite cloud demonize denigrate deprave depreciate detract dirty discredit disgrace disparage disrepute diss drag through the mud forgab forspeak foul infamize lampoon libel malign monsterize muddy reproach revile scandal shit-talk slag slander smear smirch spatter spot speak ill of stab stain sully talk shit talk shite

Related words

take away from

Derived words

detractable detraction detractive detractor
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