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To reduce the value, quality, or appeal of something, usually in the phrase detract from.

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detract

Repeated interruptions would detract from an otherwise thoughtful presentation.
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A flashy scoreboard began to detract from the practice by drawing attention away from instructions the group needed for the next activity.
From What the Scoreboard Leaves Out.
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