Synonyms for detract
dɪˈtræktde·tract

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1. detractverb

   To take away; to withdraw or remove.

   Synonyms:
   defame, decry

2. detractverb

   To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

   Synonyms:
   decry, defame

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1. detract

   Synonyms:
   lessen, deteriorate, depreciate, disparage, defame, decry, derogate, calumniate, scandalize, vilify, diminish

   Antonyms:
   augment, enhance, raise, increase

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1. take away, detractverb

   take away a part from; diminish

   "His bad manners detract from his good character"

   Synonyms:
   take away, take, carry off, bear off, withdraw, carry away, remove, take out, bear away

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1. List of paraphrases for "detract":

   divert, distract, undermine

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1. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe:

   My administration is committed to making Virginia an open and welcoming Commonwealth, while also ensuring the safety of all of our citizens. Mr. Falwell’s rash and repugnant comments detract from both of those crucial goals.

2. Sam Bullard:

   We don't think it will detract from the possibility that the Fed is considering a September rate hike, only if we saw ominous signs of a deterioration elsewhere in the data.

3. Ken Smith:

   There is no evidence that naturally infected cats can shed virus in sufficient quantity either to infect other cats or people, these occasional instances of human to animal transmission of Covid-19 do not in any way detract from the fact that all current evidence shows that the pandemic is driven by human to human transmission.

4. Eric Schneiderman:

   The subpoena brings us one step closer to a protracted, unnecessary legal confrontation, which will only distract and detract from the work of our respective offices.

5. The White House:

   In addition to taking away Americans' health care security, the bill would increase the deficit, remove policies that have helped slow health care cost growth and improve the quality of care patients receive, and detract from the work the Congress could be doing to further job creation and economic growth, if the President were presented with H.R. 596, he would veto it.