Detract and Praise

Opposite meaning words

Detract verb - To draw the attention or mind to something else.

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Praise is an antonym for detract in topics: extend, raise, lessen.

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Detract is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

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Praise and Detract. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detract/praise

Detract & Praise. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detract/praise>.

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