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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Detract' in a Sentence

"To diminish or reduce a part, such as quality, value, or reputation (commonly followed by from)." more

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The technical glitch did not detract from the excitement of the live performance.
The excessive use of special effects in the movie was detracting from its engaging storyline.
Persistent negative reviews will have been detracting from the movie's box office performance.

Detract

dih-trakt
verbTo diminish or reduce a part, such as quality, value, or reputation (commonly followed by from).
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Last Updated On: March 10, 2024
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