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detract vs detraction

detraction vs detract

detract is not a noun while detraction is a noun.

detract is a verb but detraction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detract No No Yes No
detraction Yes No No No
detract (noun) detraction (noun)
the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)
a petty disparagement
detract (verb) detraction (verb)
take away a part from; diminish
Difference between detract and detraction

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