detracting
Divide detracting into syllables:
de · tract · ing
How to pronounce detracting:
Synonyms for detracting:
abstracting
amusing
distracting
diverting
throwing off
Antonyms for detracting:
adding to
adding value to
advancing
ameliorating
bettering
bolstering
building
complementing
complimenting
developing
elevating
embellishing
enhancing
enlarging
enriching
expanding
extending
fortifying
furthering
growing
honing
improving
increasing
meliorating
optimising
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