detract from

phrasal verb

detracted from; detracting from; detracts from

formal

: to reduce the strength, value, or importance of (something)

They worried that the scandal would seriously detract from her chances for reelection.

The overcooked vegetables detracted somewhat from an otherwise fine meal.

Examples of detract from in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take these to heart, as overmixing can detract from the rich texture. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025

Plus, even delivering the story in truncated form in no way detracts from the strong and occasionally deliriously fun performances from Macfadyen, Shannon and the supporting likes of Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford and Shea Whigham. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025

Does understanding Justin Vernon’s lyrics enhance or detract from the Bon Iver experience? —Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025

Something for everyone Other hotel brands with both adults-only and family-friendly properties in their portfolios are seeing similar interest in kid-free options that arguably complement rather than detract from their family offerings. —Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for detract from

• nodosum
• overcome
• pyrethrum
• saccharum
• abomasum
• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• succumb
• therefrom