detract
verb (used without object)
to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed byfrom ).
detracted
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past participleof detract.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof detract.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
detractverb (used without object)to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed byfrom ).
Example Sentences
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The city’s price correction, along with a broader run-up in inventory in Texas, has detracted from Austin’s near-term appeal to builders, many of whom offer buyers incentives at the expense of their margins.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
Frazier’s natural skill as an “Entertainment Tonight” host helped smooth the transitions to Malkin’s stammering and distracting voice, but their worthless gushing detracted from the moment.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2026
Trade detracted 0.1 percentage point from growth, with imports up 1.5% and exports up 1.0%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
The final pair of Stark and rookie Julia Lopez Ramirez lost a hole on the group in front which highlighted the problem of glacial pace of play and again detracted from the spectacle.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2025
They detracted not only from who he incontestably was—a grandmaster and the United States Champion—but who he believed he was—the strongest player in the world.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
