Synonyms for

Deducting

Verb / dɪˈdʌktɪŋ / Another word for deducting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To subtract or take away from a total.

Synonyms & similar words

deduct infer takeoff withhold add recoup subtract derive deduce subtracting withdrawing removing discounting reducing abating decreasing lowering diminishing lessening minimizing trimming detracting

Example sentences

  1. I am deducting money from my paycheck for taxes.
  2. The teacher is deducting points for not following directions.
  3. I am deducting the cost of gas from my travel expenses.
  4. The store is deducting 20% off the price of all items.
  5. The bank is deducting fees from my account balance.

Quotes

  • The government is good at only one thing. It knows how to break your legs, and then hand you a crutch and say, 'See if it weren't for the government, you wouldn't be able to walk.' - Harry Browne
  • Laws are spider webs through which the big flies pass and the little ones get caught. - Honore de Balzac
  • The tax code is so long it makes War and Peace seem breezy. - Steven LaTourette

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