MeanOF

detract

- verb (v)

Meaning: take away a part lessen

Synonyms: backbite belittle blister cheapen cut rate decrease decry depreciate derogate devaluate diminish discount discredit disesteem draw away knock laugh at lower minimize misprize reduce subtract from underrate undervalue vilipend withdraw write off
Antonyms: add to increase optimize

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