DEDUCT
Scrabble letter values: D2E1D2U1C3T1 = 10
Definition
- verb make a subtraction. — synonyms: subtract, take_off
- verb retain and refrain from disbursing. — synonyms: withhold, recoup
- verb reason by deduction. — synonyms: deduce, infer, derive
Examples
- “subtract this amount from my paycheck”
- “of payments”
- “My employer is withholding taxes”