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.
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Defeat is sometimes inescapable part, but that hasn’t detracted from Hogan’s larger goals.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
However, certain ingredients may detract from the positive effect that smoothies can have on your health.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
If left unchecked, a dish drainer can look neglected or just plain unsanitary, detracting from your kitchen's overall aesthetic.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
The temporary regulatory delay does not detract from the fundamental investment argument.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
However, certain ingredients may detract from the positive effect that smoothies can have on your health.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
If left unchecked, a dish drainer can look neglected or just plain unsanitary, detracting from your kitchen's overall aesthetic.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
The temporary regulatory delay does not detract from the fundamental investment argument.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Detract from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detract%20from. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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