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Another word for detract

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Verb

  1. To think, represent, or speak of as small or unimportant

    Idioms:
    See also:

    show

    attack

Idioms:

    detract from

  1. To spoil the soundness or perfection of

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Another word for detract

Verb
  1. See also:

    lower

    depreciate

    decrease

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Sentence Examples

  • But all these operations render the metals harder, and detract from their plasticity.

  • The shades which distinguish these three forms are not without significance, but they in no way detract from the contractual character of concordats.

  • detract from the enjoyment of the film itself.

  • Furthermore, it is rare to find Celtic earrings that use more than a single gem as a decorative accent - too many gems would detract from the beauty of the Celtic knots, while multiple small gems may be lost in the interwoven knots.

  • Allow your hair to stand out just enough that it earns a few compliments (you'll never tire of hearing just how lustrous your locks look!) but doesn't detract from the rest of your ensemble.

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