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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It calls it a capital investment, and deducts it from earnings little by little.

From Barron's

Until past due payments are paid in full or the default status is resolved, borrowers could see up to 15% of their wages automatically deducted from their paychecks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wednesday have been deducted a total of 18 points this season; 12 for entering administration and a further six for financial regulation breaches.

From BBC

A donor-advised fund is a charitable account where you deduct your contribution in the current tax year, but you can distribute the funds as you please.

From MarketWatch

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