detract from
Third Person
detracts from
Present Participle
detracting from
Past Tense
detracted from
Past Participle
detracted from
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to manage to make something seem less good than it really is or than it originally was or thought to be
- The minor flaws in the artwork did not detract from its overall beauty and impact.
- Although the weather was unfavorable, it did not detract from the enjoyment of the outdoor event.
- The outdated design of the website can detract from the user experience and functionality.
- The presence of distracting elements in the background can detract from the focus of a photograph.
- A lack of thorough editing may detract from the professionalism of an otherwise well-written document.