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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But brutal confirmation hearings could distract and detract from his agenda. —

Cate Martel, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024 However, in a digital society where the pace never slows, the pressures of constant productivity can detract from mental health if not managed properly. —

Anne Iversen, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 While cellular devices can enhance connectivity and allow for shared experiences, overuse of mobile phones at social gatherings can detract from interactions that make events intimate. —

Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 And yet, until now, Hussein’s personal loss so many years ago did not detract from his support for Hezbollah. —

Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for detract from