Associations to the word «Detract»

Wiktionary

DETRACT, verb. (intransitive) To take away; to withdraw or remove.
DETRACT, verb. (transitive) To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.

Dictionary definition

DETRACT, verb. Take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good character".

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi