Detracting

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  • v. Present participle of detract.
    • Word Usage
    "Its tendency to enfeeble the mind, and its consequences in detracting from the happiness of life, are obvious to common observation; but as every subject of this nature is best elucidated by examples, I shall beg leave to introduce two from real life, in which the importance of early association will, I trust, be clearly illustrated."
    Verb Form
    detracted    detracting    detractively    detracts   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    cut down    cutback    trim down    bring down    trim back   
    Form
    detractor    detraction   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    asperse    derogate    vilify    depreciate    disparage   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    abstract    act    attacked    attract    backed   
     
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