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Synonyms for detract
dɪˈtræktde·tract
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detract
Synonyms:
lessen, deteriorate, depreciate, disparage, defame, decry, derogate, calumniate, scandalize, vilify, diminish
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#246 | take | |
#1651 | remove | |
#10524 | withdraw | |
#17827 | undermine | |
#21475 | diminish | |
#25048 | lessen | |
#26034 | divert | |
#30316 | distract | |
#37387 | deteriorate | |
#38338 | detract | |
#66548 | decry | |
#73765 | defame | |
#84156 | disparage | |
#88197 | depreciate | |
#141077 | vilify | |
#144647 | derogate |
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Whoever fired those shots should not detract from the issue -- they are criminals, they need to be arrested, and then what we need to do is make sure that like-minded, good-spirited people on both sides -- law enforcement, who have a terrifically tough job, and people who understandably don't want to be stopped and harassed just because of their race -- that they are able to work together to come up with some good answers.
For now, linking a rise in malignant brain tumors to mobile phone usage remains speculative and should not detract from encouraging lifestyle changes which are known to reduce cancer risk, such as adopting a healthy diet, reducing alcohol consumption and stopping smoking.
We don't think it will detract from the possibility that the Fed is considering a September rate hike, only if we saw ominous signs of a deterioration elsewhere in the data.
This is something that we continue to address and we take seriously, at the same time ... we can't let that discussion, as important as it is, divide us and detract us from talking about all the other issues we have in common and the long-term goals we have.
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann:
It is very important for us to make a strong and responsible contribution to global efforts to reduce emissions, but one which does not detract from our economic prosperity moving forward.
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