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detract

verb

/dɪˈtrækt/

Meaning

To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.

detract from

diminish, reduce, lessen, undermine, weaken

enhance, boost, improve

detract from value, detract attention, detract importance

to put or place something into something else

To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.

to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

to bring together again after separation

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a border or boundary.

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).