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to detract from
[phrase form: detract]
01
to manage to make something seem less good than it really is or than it originally was or thought to be
Example
The outdated design of the website can detract from the user experience and functionality.
The minor flaws in the artwork did not detract from its overall beauty and impact.
Although the weather was unfavorable, it did not detract from the enjoyment of the outdoor event.
A lack of thorough editing may detract from the professionalism of an otherwise well-written document.
The presence of distracting elements in the background can detract from the focus of a photograph.