Definition of detract
Etymology
From Latin detractum, past participle of detraho.
Verb
to detract (third-person singular simple present detracts, present participle detracting, simple past and past participle detracted)
- (transitive) To take away; to withdraw or remove.
- (transitive) To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.
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