ANT: Direction, aim, rectilinearity, rectification.
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KEY: Detract.
SYN: Lessen, deteriorate, depreciate, disparage, defame, decry, derogate, calumniate, scandalize, vilify, diminish.
ANT: Augment, enhance, raise, increase.
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KEY: Detraction.
SYN: Diminution, deterioration, depreciation, slander, backbiting, derogation.
ANT: Augmentation, improvement, enhancement, eulogy, compliment, flattery.
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