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detract

detract(
dih
-
trahkt
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. quitar méritos a
All of these unnecessary visual elements detract from the simplicity of the design.Todos estos elementos visuales innecesarios le quitan méritos a la simplicidad del diseño.
b. quitar valor a
I don't want to detract from his achievements, but he only got that job because of nepotism.No quiero quitarle valor a sus logros, pero solo consiguió ese puesto por nepotismo.
c. restar valor a
Keep your calm, because some people feel that your tone detracts from your argument.Mantén la calma, porque algunas personas creen que el tono que usas le resta valor a tu argumentación.
d. desmerecer
The editor's errors detracted from the author's high-quality writing.Los errores del editor desmerecieron la calidad de la escritura del autor.
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