terça-feira, 26 de abril de 2011

Word of the Day: detract

detract - /dɪˈtréct/

–verb (used without object)
1. to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from).

–verb (used with object)
2.to draw away or divert; distract: to detract another's attention from more important issues.

3.Archaic . to take away (a part); abate: The dilapidated barn detracts charm from the landscape.

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Ou, segundo o google translator: depreciar, diminuir, depreciar, difamar, detrair.

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