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

The ability to adjust your professional direction as your values evolve ensures that this substantial time investment contributes to your overall life satisfaction rather than detracting from it. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

Unnatural Shades Mathews LeRoy generally recommends selecting an exterior paint that complements nature instead of detracting from it. —Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025

Photographers can freely frame a model or subject against a backlight for creativity without having to worry about flare or ghost color detracting from the image. —PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025

Safety concerns cannot be allowed to impinge on supporters’ experiences and detract from what is an otherwise world-class venue. —Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for detract from

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