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 the film ends on a tendentious and discordant note that detracts from the whole. —The Editors, National Review, 5 Apr. 2024

Business and legal groups say the law, in its vagueness, will detract from the city’s appeal as a financial hub safe for investment. —Lily Kuo, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024

As such, take pains not to muddy this one of three batters with anything that could detract from or mar what should remain the purity and integrity of this layer. —Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024

Here’s our report from our first visit: THE SETTING: These visionaries wisely opted for a streamlined exterior so as not to detract from the views beyond of San Francisco Bay and the boats docked at the marina. —Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024

But whatever happens Sunday evening isn’t going to detract from the bond that’s already formed between the men. —Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024

This cauliflower and coconut version sings with fresh flavours, without detracting from everything that is welcoming and familiar in a bowl of warm curry deliciousness. —The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Jan. 2024

Here is another sample: The idea that supporting the fight against Russian aggression detracts from other security priorities is false. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Mar. 2024

Even when permitting purchases, Beijing’s plan detracts from the wealth creation by forbidding trading the new units on the open market. —Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024