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detracted

/dɪˈtræktɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does detracted mean?

verb

past tense of detract, to take away or subtract something from something else, or to take away from the attractiveness or interest of something.

Example

"Her lack of enthusiasm detracted from the overall enjoyment of the event."

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