Antonyms for detract from


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-trakt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈtrækt


Definition of detract from

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Middle French détracter, from Latin detractus, past participle of detrahere "to take down, pull down, disparage" (see detraction). Related: Detracted; detracting.
  • As in preponderate : verb dominate
  • As in diminish : verb belittle
  • As in discount : verb ignore; treat as insignificant
  • As in dominate : verb govern, rule
  • As in downgrade : verb lower in opinion or rank
  • As in dwarf : verb minimize

Synonyms for detract from

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