detract
Translation
to detract, to lessen, to take away from
Examples
The scandal will detract from his legacy.
The scandal will detract from his legacy.
Don't let one mistake detract from your success.
Don't let one mistake detract from your success.
Grammar Patterns
to detract from ((sth.)) to detract from the overall effect
Similar Words
Synonyms: diminish, lessen, reduce; Antonyms: enhance, increase
Etymology
From Latin de- (away) + trahere (to draw). It means to 'draw away' value from something.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tractor 'drawing away' (detracting) part of a beautiful painting, thus lessening its value.