Detracts

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  • v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of detract.
  • Word Usage
    "I also think that the media scrummage detracts from the really nasty hate fuelled discrimination that really does need to be tackled."
    Verb Form
    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