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5 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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Her persistent negative comments had been detracting from the joyful atmosphere of the celebration.
The frequent software glitches had been detracting from the user experience of the application.
His consistent absence from team meetings had been detracting from the collaborative spirit.
The ongoing financial issues had been detracting from the company's steady growth.
The constant delays in project completion had been detracting from the team's overall productivity.

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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