Synonyms for deduct

Verb

1. subtract, deduct, take off, calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure
usage: make a subtraction
2. withhold, deduct, recoup, keep, hold on
usage: retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes"
3. deduce, infer, deduct, derive, reason, reason out, conclude
usage: reason by deduction; establish by deduction
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