Detract

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To reduce the value, quality, or merit of something by taking something away from it.

“A few careless errors detract from what is otherwise an excellent piece of work.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈtrækt/

Syllables

de·tract

Related Words

Synonyms

diminishreduce lessenunderminebelittle

Antonyms

enhance improve complementadd to

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ACT and contains two T's, the -TRACT suffix appears in many related words

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points with two T's and a C contributing, hooks to DETRACTED and DETRACTS

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “detract”.

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