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

Live Nation has long denied the allegations, arguing that the DOJ’s claims detract from the issues that would improve the ticketing landscape, mainly lax enforcement to rein in ticket scalpers on the secondary market. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025

Learn the common garage features that experts say can actually detract from your home’s overall value in the eyes of potential buyers. —Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025

From awkward silences and Wi-Fi lags to unintentional mute mishaps, there are countless ways virtual conversations can detract from your personal brand. —William Arruda, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

There’s concern that these market realities could detract from real TV innovation. —ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for detract from

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