Meaning Of The Word Detract

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Detract? Find Detract meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Detract Meaning

Detract Definition
Detract Definition

What's The Definition Of Detract?

detract
verb: If one thing detracts from another, it makes it seem less good or impressive.

detract in American English
to take or draw away
to take something desirable away (from)
intransitive verb: to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation
transitive verb: to draw away or divert; distract

detract in British English
verb: to take away a part (of); diminish

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Juggle ‐ to perform skillful tricks of sleight of hand…
  • Como ‐ commune in N Italy, on Lake Como: pop. 90,000…
  • Transsonic ‐ transonic…
  • Hurdy-gurdies ‐ noun: any mechanical musical instrument, such…
  • Freestyling ‐ noun: the practice of improvising scenes when…
  • San Antonian ‐ adjective: of or relating to San Antonio or its…
  • Urban legend ‐ a purportedly true, typically sensational, incident…
  • Almsgiving ‐ noun: the making of charitable donations, giving…
  • Deep-draw ‐ transitive verb: to form (tubing, containers…
  • Paedophile ring ‐ noun: a group of people who take part in illegal…