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Definition of: detract
(di·trakt′) v.t.
1. To take away; withdraw.
2. Obs. To disparage.
—v.i.
3. To take away a part, especially from a reputation, enjoyment, honor, etc. [<L detractus, pp. of detrahere <de- away + trahere draw, pull]
—de·trac′tive adjective
—de·tract′ing·ly adverb
—de·trac′tor, de·trac′ter noun
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