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. Tesoro Corp:

   We agree on the critical importance of continually learning from incidents and improving the safety of our operations, and inaccuracies in the case study do not detract from our resolve to learn from these incidents.

3. Kevin Tsujihara:

   It has become clear that my continued leadership could be a distraction and an obstacle to the company's continued success, the hard work of everyone within our organization is truly admirable, and I won't let media attention on my past detract from all the great work the team is doing.

4. Lion Shahab:

   While mobile phone usage in the population increased from less than 15 % to 95 % over the time period studied, we do not see the same increase in malignant brain tumors. This suggests that the strength of any effect, if present, would have to be small, for now, linking a rise in malignant brain tumors to mobile phone usage remains speculative and should not detract from encouraging lifestyle changes which are known to reduce cancer risk, such as adopting a healthy diet, reducing alcohol consumption and stopping smoking.

5. Richard Goyder:

   Adam was clear he did not want his decision to detract from the moment for the 2021 inductees, adam remains a great champion and leader of our game who has given more to our sport than he received in return.