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

Oregon, for example, has always been a bastion for distance runners and probably won't do anything to detract from its iconic track program. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Friend No Foe Those pathways run through the very phenomenon, the explosion of social media, which was once seen as detracting from cinema audiences. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

The board then voted 5-4 to fire Hill, with the majority saying attention around recent controversies has detracted from their mission. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

The later tonal shifts from one mood to the other detract from the film’s more naturalistic vibe, and the first half is much more satisfying. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for detract from

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