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Definition of detract

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Detract (v. i.) To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; -- often with from..

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Detractious :: Detractious (a.) Containing detraction; detractory.

Derogator :: Derogator (n.) A detractor.

Obtrectation :: Obtrectation (n.) Slander; detraction; calumny.

Detraction :: Detraction (n.) The act of taking away from the reputation or good name of another; a lessening or cheapening in the estimation of others; the act of depreciating another, from envy or malice; calumny..

Derogate :: Derogate (v. t.) To lessen; to detract from; to disparage; to depreciate; -- said of a person or thing.

Ostentation :: Ostentation (n.) The act of ostentating or of making an ambitious display; unnecessary show; pretentious parade; -- usually in a detractive sense.

Detractress :: Detractress (n.) A female detractor.

Detract :: Detract (v. t.) To take away; to withdraw.

Detract :: Detract (v. t.) To take credit or reputation from; to defame.

Detractiveness :: Detractiveness (n.) The quality of being detractive.

Detraction :: Detraction (n.) A taking away or withdrawing.

Detracting :: Detracting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Detrac.

Backbiter :: Backbiter (n.) One who backbites; a secret calumniator or detractor.

Derogatory :: Derogatory (a.) Tending to derogate, or lessen in value; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious; -- with from to, or unto..

Backbiting :: Backbiting (n.) Secret slander; detraction.

Derogate :: Derogate (v. i.) To take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with from.

Substrate :: Substractor (n.) A detractor; a slanderer.

Detracted :: Detracted (imp. & p. p.) of Detrac.

Disparagement :: Disparagement (n.) Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; -- commonly with to.

Detractive :: Detractive (a.) Tending to lower in estimation; depreciative.