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

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Some fans worry the out-there antics can detract from the legitimacy of the genre or overshadow newer bands. —Tamlin Magee, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2024

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Do my gestures complement or detract from my delivery? —Carmine Gallo, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Other Black citizens raised concerns the second lawsuit would detract from their initial demands. —Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024

Hazy skies obscure scenic views and landmarks detracting from the experience of visiting a National Park according to NPCA. —Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024

Winds from the south are a bit gusty, detracting from the comfort factor. —David Streit, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024

The ban had been in place because the Navy believed that keeping your hands in your pockets detracts from a sailor’s military appearance. —Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024

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