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detract

verb

take away a part from; diminish

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈtɹækt

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. take away a part from; diminish

    “His bad manners detract from his good character”

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Example Sentences

His bad manners detract from his good character

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