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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With these, you have to note the initial loss and then deduct from it each year going forward.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Despite the lack of good records, Urda allowed Pesarik to deduct about $14,800 of credit-card expenses for the Wakefield property.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Leicester City have appealed against a decision to deduct them six points for breaching English Football League financial rules.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

You can deduct as much as $10,000 per return of the interest you paid on a loan for a new vehicle bought in 2025 for personal use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

“I'm going to have to deduct the money for a glass beetle,” the burly redbeard announced as he let himself fall into his vast armchair.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

deduct

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