diminuir; prejudicar; detrair
1. to reduce the value, importance, or quality of something
The scandal detracts from his accomplishments.
O escândalo diminui suas realizações.
2. to take away or remove something (often used with 'from')
Nothing can detract from the beauty of this landscape.
Nada pode diminuir a beleza desta paisagem.
3. to disparage or speak negatively about someone or something
She refused to detract her opponent's efforts.
Ela recusou-se a desvalorizar os esforços de seu oponente.
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