detract

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Verb detract has 1 sense

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

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition 1:

To diminish the reputation or estimation of someone or something.

Example sentence: The false rumors about her past detracted from her chances of getting the job.

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Definition 2:

To divert or distract attention from someone or something.

Example sentence: The flashy decorations detracted from the speaker's main message.

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Definition 3:

To reduce or diminish the value or importance of something.

Example sentence: The poor editing of the article detracted from its overall impact.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

The act of detracting; the act of diminishing someone or something.

Example sentence: Her constant detract from others left a negative impression on the team.

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