Detract and Rag

Detract

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

Rag and detract are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rag" instead a verb "Detract".

Rag

Rag verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Detract and rag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detract" instead a verb "Rag".

Nearby Word: ragtime

Common collocations

bit detract bit rag bit
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