detracted; detracting; detracts
Definition of detract
: to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something
—often used with from small errors that do not seriously detract from the book
1
: divert
didn't mean to detract attention from the guest of honor
2
archaic
: to speak ill of
3
archaic
: to take away
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The first known use of detract was in the 15th century
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