deduct

[dih-duhkt] / dɪˈdʌkt /

VERB

take away or out; reduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reduce subtract withdraw write off

STRONG

abstract allow bate diminish discount dock lessen rebate remove take

WEAK

cut back decrease by draw back knock off roll back take from take off

Antonyms

STRONG

add disallow enlarge expand extend hold increase keep lengthen raise refuse reject strengthen

Example Sentences

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For this year, in fact, $32,000 of the cost could be written off one way, with the remainder deducted another way.

From MarketWatch

Russia had won the team title but were demoted to bronze when Valieva's points were deducted.

From Barron's

The tax code previously let bettors deduct 100% of their losses up to their winnings.

From MarketWatch

On a good day, he takes home between 900 and 1,000 rupees, after deducting money spent on fuel and food.

From BBC

Rand asked—and deducted the cost of the extra paper from her royalty.

From The Wall Street Journal