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detract
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb detract has 1 sense
  1. take away, detract - take away a part from; diminish; "His bad manners detract from his good character"
    --1 is one way to reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut, bring down
    Derived forms: noun detraction2, noun detractor1
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

detract

Definitions:

  1. (verb) To reduce the importance, value, or quality of something.
  2. (verb) To take away from someone's reputation or accomplishments.
  3. (verb) To divert attention or focus away from something.

Sample Sentences:

  • His constant complaining detracts from the overall enjoyment of the trip.
  • One mistake should not detract from her years of hard work.
  • The bright neon sign detracted from the beauty of the historic building.
  • The scandal detracted attention from the company's new product launch.

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