What is another word for detracting from?
Pronunciation: [dɪtɹˈaktɪŋ fɹɒm] (IPA) 
Detracting from, commonly used to describe something that takes away from another thing, has several synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Distracting, diminishing, undermining, weakening, impairing, and hindering are all words that can replace "detracting from" in a sentence. For example, "The overuse of special effects in the movie was distracting and took away from the plot." Another example could be, "The constant criticism of their work diminished their confidence and hindered their progress." By using synonyms for "detracting from," one can add variety to their writing and convey the same meaning in different ways.
