Definition of DETRACT

detract

Meanings

Verb

  • take away a part from; diminish
    • "His bad manners detract from his good character"
  • To take away; to withdraw or remove.
  • To take credit or reputation from; to derogate; to defame or decry.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French détracter, from Latin detractum, past participle of detraho.

Synonyms

decry, defame, derogate, take away

Scrabble Score: 10

detract is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
detract is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
detract is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

detract is a valid Words With Friends word