Synonyms for detract from
de·tract from

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1. detract from

   To decry is to cry down, in some noisy, public, or conspicuous manner. A witness or a statement is discredited; the currency is depreciated; a good name is dishonored by unworthy conduct; we underestimate in our own minds; we may underrate or undervalue in statement to others. These words are used, with few exceptions, of things such as qualities, merits, attainments, etc. To disparage is to belittle by damaging comparison or suggestion; it is used only of things. A man's achievements are disparaged, his motives depreciated, his professions discredited; he himself is calumniated, slandered, etc. Compare SLANDER.

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   Synonyms:
   belittle, carp at, decry, depreciate, derogate from, discredit, dishonor, disparage, lower, underestimate, underrate, undervalue

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1. detract from

   Synonyms:
   depreciate, disparage, decry, asperse, abuse, calumniate, vilify, traduce, defame, derogate from

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1. Richard Goyder:

   Adam was clear he did not want his decision to detract from the moment for the 2021 inductees, adam remains a great champion and leader of our game who has given more to our sport than he received in return.

2. Isaac Mashman:

   To focus on your legacy when you’re alive, is to detract from the time you could spend building it.

3. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe:

   My administration is committed to making Virginia an open and welcoming Commonwealth, while also ensuring the safety of all of our citizens. Mr. Falwell’s rash and repugnant comments detract from both of those crucial goals.

4. Kevin Tsujihara:

   It has become clear that my continued leadership could be a distraction and an obstacle to the company's continued success, the hard work of everyone within our organization is truly admirable, and I won't let media attention on my past detract from all the great work the team is doing.

5. Former President Donald J. Trump:

   Two years ago, we were a great nation, and we will be a great nation again. Not to detract from tomorrow's very important, even critical, election … I'm going to be making a very big announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.