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

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That doesn't detract from the quality of Cardinal's results, especially within its bread-and-butter Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

During initial ride tests, mechanical chain slap and drivetrain vibrations echoed loudly through the structure, creating a persistent clattering that detracts from any quiet ride through nature. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Overall, the track was a little on the warm side, prioritizing some of those lower frequencies, but not in a way that detracted from the listening experience. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

Let’s say your partner has a scrolling habit that detracts from quality time. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for detract from

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