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verb (v)

• take away a part from; diminish(verb.change)

  Example:
  His bad manners detract from his good character.
  

  Synonym:
  take away
  

  source: wordnet30
• To take away; to withdraw.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To take away a part or something, especially from one's credit; to lessen reputation; to derogate; to defame; -- often with from.(verb)

  source: webster1913