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.

   See synonyms for PRAISE.

   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. Scott Rudin:

   When I commented over the weekend, I was focused on Broadway reopening successfully and not wanting my previous behavior to detract from everyone’s efforts to return, it’s clear to me I should take the same path in film and streaming. I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behavior has caused and I take this step with a commitment to grow and change.

2. Weiwen Ng:

   The change of board does not detract from broader global investigations into the finances of 1MDB which is still a residual overhang notwithstanding 1MDB’s improved balance sheets after the sale of its energy assets.

3. 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.

4. Ken Smith:

   There is no evidence that naturally infected cats can shed virus in sufficient quantity either to infect other cats or people, these occasional instances of human to animal transmission of Covid-19 do not in any way detract from the fact that all current evidence shows that the pandemic is driven by human to human transmission.

5. 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, those of us in leadership positions, whether in government or education, must take care to remember the tremendous harm that can result from reckless words.