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.
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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
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“Detract from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detract%20from. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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