1. (

• subtract ,
• deduct ,
• take_off

) make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck" ;

2. (

• withhold ,
• deduct ,
• recoup ,

) retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes" ;

3. (

• deduce ,
• infer ,
• deduct ,
• derive

) reason by deduction; establish by deduction ;