Definitions of detract
to say bad things about someone or something in order to reduce their worth, value or status etc
Judges may make speeches as long as they do not detract from the dignity of judicial office.
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to say bad things about someone or something in order to reduce their worth, value or status etc
Judges may make speeches as long as they do not detract from the dignity of judicial office.