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detract
[dih-trakt]
verb (used without object)
to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed byfrom ).
verb (used with object)
to draw away or divert; distract.
to detract another's attention from more important issues.
Archaic.to take away (a part); abate.
The dilapidated barn detracts charm from the landscape.
detract
/ ɪˈٰæ /
verb
to take away a part (of); diminish
her anger detracts from her beauty
(tr) to distract or divert
obsolete(tr) to belittle or disparage
Usage
Other Word Forms
- detractingly adverb
- detractor noun
- undetracting adjective
- undetractingly adverb
- ˈٰپԲ adverb
- ˈٰپ adverb
- ˈٰپ adjective
- ˈٰٴǰ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of detract1
Example Sentences
While balancing the books weighs on Deutrom's mind, it does not detract from an unbridled passion for Ireland to continue to play the longer format.
He wove intricate technical details into his stories, without detracting from the lightning pace of his plots.
The final pair of Stark and rookie Julia Lopez Ramirez lost a hole on the group in front which highlighted the problem of glacial pace of play and again detracted from the spectacle.
“Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.”
That does not detract from his status as a great of the game.
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