Detract
verb
To take away a part of the good quality of something, usually causing it to be less valued or respected.
The fact that the band arrived late detracted from the overall enjoyment of the concert.
Often appears as...
- detract from the value
- detract from the beauty
verb
To take away a part of the good quality of something, usually causing it to be less valued or respected.
The fact that the band arrived late detracted from the overall enjoyment of the concert.
Often appears as...
- detract from the value
- detract from the beauty
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
The use of 'detract' often suggests a worsening of perception or value.
His rudeness detracted from his image as a professional.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Reduction
'Detract' implies a small or subtle decrease, not a complete destruction.
A few spelling errors can detract from an otherwise impressive essay.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Quality
'Detract' is mainly about quality aspects rather than quantity or size.
Overuse of adjectives detracts from the power of writing.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
The use of 'detract' often suggests a worsening of perception or value.
His rudeness detracted from his image as a professional.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Reduction
'Detract' implies a small or subtle decrease, not a complete destruction.
A few spelling errors can detract from an otherwise impressive essay.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Quality
'Detract' is mainly about quality aspects rather than quantity or size.
Overuse of adjectives detracts from the power of writing.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
The use of 'detract' often suggests a worsening of perception or value.
His rudeness detracted from his image as a professional.
Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Reduction
'Detract' implies a small or subtle decrease, not a complete destruction.
A few spelling errors can detract from an otherwise impressive essay.
Pro Tip 3/3Focus on Quality
'Detract' is mainly about quality aspects rather than quantity or size.
Overuse of adjectives detracts from the power of writing.
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Why Brexit happened --...
But we also have to be very aware that there are redistributive consequences, that importantly, low-skilled immigration can lead to a reduction in wages for the most impoverished in our societies and also put pressure on house prices. That doesn't detract from the fact that it's positive,
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Safari Live - Day 348 PIPE...
just here's not going well they had you answered live the growling must said need to detract another predator in the form of Tenggara
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Why Brexit happened --...
But we also have to be very aware that there are redistributive consequences, that importantly, low-skilled immigration can lead to a reduction in wages for the most impoverished in our societies and also put pressure on house prices. That doesn't detract from the fact that it's positive,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 348 PIPE...
just here's not going well they had you answered live the growling must said need to detract another predator in the form of Tenggara
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Karen Finerman
American Businesswoman
It's OK to have a plan, to invest in your future - for your financial security, your love life, your personal fulfillment, and even your happiness. To have personal happiness as a stated goal doesn't detract from it if you get there.
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George W. Bush
American President
Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat posed by Iraq is crucial to winning the war on terror.
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Steve Buscemi
American Actor
To me, score is really important. I would rather not have any score if it's something that's going to detract from the film. So often when I watch films, the score is what really bothers me.
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Alice Walker
American Author
All partisan movements add to the fullness of our understanding of society as a whole. They never detract; or, in any case, one must not allow them to do so. Experience adds to experience.
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Janet Mock
American Writer
Trans folk, especially of color, should not be obligated to help cis folk play catch-up on our experiences. The effort can detract from our work to protect and liberate ourselves.
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Mark Goulston
American Psychologist
Few things detract more from your credibility and the respect of your colleagues and peers than being called on the carpet to deflect accusations and defend an untruth.
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Benjamin Watson
American Athlete
There are certain things you don't say that's disrespectful. They detract from the point you're trying to make.
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Ivica Dacic
Serbian Politician
No one has the right to detract the attention of the nation from the defence of the country.
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Ginni Rometty
American Businesswoman
There will be times you make decisions that actually detract from growth.
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Harold Hamm
American Businessman
I love nature. I'm not going to do anything to detract from it.
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Karen Finerman
American Businesswoman
It's OK to have a plan, to invest in your future - for your financial security, your love life, your personal fulfillment, and even your happiness. To have personal happiness as a stated goal doesn't detract from it if you get there.
Quote examples
George W. Bush
American President
Some have argued that confronting the threat from Iraq could detract from the war against terror. To the contrary, confronting the threat posed by Iraq is crucial to winning the war on terror.
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Steve Buscemi
American Actor
To me, score is really important. I would rather not have any score if it's something that's going to detract from the film. So often when I watch films, the score is what really bothers me.
Quote examples
Alice Walker
American Author
All partisan movements add to the fullness of our understanding of society as a whole. They never detract; or, in any case, one must not allow them to do so. Experience adds to experience.
Quote examples
Janet Mock
American Writer
Trans folk, especially of color, should not be obligated to help cis folk play catch-up on our experiences. The effort can detract from our work to protect and liberate ourselves.
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Mark Goulston
American Psychologist
Few things detract more from your credibility and the respect of your colleagues and peers than being called on the carpet to deflect accusations and defend an untruth.
Quote examples
Benjamin Watson
American Athlete
There are certain things you don't say that's disrespectful. They detract from the point you're trying to make.
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Ivica Dacic
Serbian Politician
No one has the right to detract the attention of the nation from the defence of the country.
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Ginni Rometty
American Businesswoman
There will be times you make decisions that actually detract from growth.
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Harold Hamm
American Businessman
I love nature. I'm not going to do anything to detract from it.
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