verb🔗ShareTo take away; to withdraw or remove."The loud music from the street was detracting from my ability to focus on my homework. "actionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry."His constant complaining was detracting from the team's morale. "charactercommunicationlanguagemoralnegativevaluesocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDetraction; slander"The constant detraction about her neighbor's messy yard was hurting her own reputation in the community. "communicationlanguagewordcharactermoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
