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

Often overly-formal affairs can actually detract from making your guests feel welcome; limiting the fuss and frills helps create a more relaxed atmosphere. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026

But focusing on integrated schools—especially in the many communities where the demographics conspire against it—can detract from ensuring that the least well-off students receive a quality education. —Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026

Somehow, though, none of this really detracts from the minute-to-minute joys of a series so distinct in its characterizations, forward-looking in its plotting, and willing to prioritize vivacity and gratification. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026

Outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and infinity pools are carefully sited to offer stunning views without detracting from the scenery, reinforcing the sense that every feature has its place in the overall narrative of the property. —Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for detract from

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