detract from

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

Yet within the corridors of power at UEFA, it is more often perceived as a power- and cash-grab that will detract from its own money-making potential and disrupt Europe’s hegemony. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 31 July 2026

To enhance their natural form, limit pruning to annual shaping to remove broken or crossed branches and any sprawling limbs that detract from the overall form. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

Nothing detracts from a breezy summer set like constricting lace-ups. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026

The brighter silver paint contrasting the greenhouse and A and D pillars against the darker bronze lower body somewhat detracts from the overall look. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for detract from

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