detract
How many syllables in detract?
There are 2 syllables in the word detract.Divide detract into syllables:
de · tract
How to pronounce detract:
Synonyms for detract:
abstract
bring down
cut
cut back
cut down
distract
divert
reduce
take away
throw off
trim
trim down
Antonyms for detract:
add to
add value to
advance
ameliorate
better
bolster
build
complement
compliment
develop
elevate
embellish
enhance
enlarge
enrich
expand
extend
fortify
further
grow
hone
improve
increase
meliorate
optimise
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