Detract

Portuguese Meaning

diminuir

depreciar

detrair

difamar

English Meaning

  1. To draw or take away; divert: They could detract little from so solid an argument.
  2. Archaic To speak ill of; belittle.
  3. To reduce the value, importance, or quality of something. Often used with from: testimony that only detracts from the strength of the plaintiff's case.