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

But none of that detracts from the importance or the celebratory nature of Juneteenth. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025

Is the dead patch in a prominent spot in your lawn that detracts from the landscape’s overall appearance? —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025

But smart leaders are still prone to leadership mistakes that can detract from their team members’ satisfaction as well as the leader’s own happiness. —Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

Lawless’ Forget The Filler Gloss is another plumping option, but this one goes the extra mile to smooth out fine lines that might otherwise detract from the glossy finish. —Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 13 May 2025

Rhymes for detract from

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