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Definition of detract verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

detract

verb
/dɪˈtrækt/ detract pronunciation American
 
PHRASAL VERB

detract from something

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detract something from something

(not used in the progressive tenses) to make something seem less good or enjoyable synonym take away fromHe was determined not to let anything detract from his enjoyment of the trip.detract from