v. t. | 1. | To take away; to withdraw. |
2. | To take credit or reputation from; to defame. | |
v. i. | 1. | To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; - often with from. |
Verb | 1. | detract - take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good character" Synonyms: take away |