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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Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
But none of this detracts from the overall value health insurance companies and their leaders provide.
—Onkar Ghate, Orange County Register, 22 Jan. 2025
But that does not detract from what Harbaugh and Hortiz accomplished.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
For others, the unique POV detracts from the weight of the source material.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for detract from
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“Detract from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detract%20from. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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