📉detract

verb
/dɪˈtrækt/

Meaning

To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

Example Sentences

His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.

Example Expressions

detract from

Synonyms

diminish, reduce, lessen, undermine, weaken

Antonyms

enhance, boost, improve

Collocations

detract from value, detract attention, detract importance

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