DETRACT


Meaning of DETRACT in English

■ verb ( ~ from ) reduce or take away the worth or value of (a quality or achievement) so as to make it seem less impressive.

Derivatives

~ion noun

~ive adjective

Origin

ME: from L. ~- , detrahere 'draw away'.

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