# destruct vs detract

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### destruct
*verb · IPA /dɪˈstɹʌkt/ · frequency rank #32,767*
To intentionally cause the destruction of.

### detract
*verb · IPA /dɪˈtɹækt/ · frequency rank #28,512*
To take away; to withdraw or remove.

## Source
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