1. taking away from the worth, value, or importance of something
Usage: present participle of ‘detract’

Examples

• The graffiti was detracting from the beauty of the historic building.
• His constant interruptions were detracting from the presentation.
• The loud music is detracting from our ability to concentrate.
• Nothing could be detracting from her joy on graduation day.
• The poor lighting was detracting from the artwork’s impact.
• Critics argued that the modern addition was detracting from the cathedral’s original design.