ALL meanings of detracting
de·tract
D d - verb without object detracting to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from). 1
- verb with object detracting to draw away or divert; distract: to detract another's attention from more important issues. 1
- verb with object detracting Archaic. to take away (a part); abate: The dilapidated barn detracts charm from the landscape. 1
- noun detracting Present participle of detract. 1
- noun detracting detraction; slander. 0