detracted
Lessened the value
Detracted is the past tense of detract, meaning to diminish or take away from something's value, quality, or importance.
Usually followed by "from": The scratches detracted from the painting's value.
Her nervousness detracted from an otherwise strong performance.
Something that detracts doesn't necessarily ruin, but lessens.
Criticized with contempt
- belittledMade to seem insignificant
- denigratedCriticized unfairly, damaged reputation
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
- badmouthedSpoke negatively of
maligned · vilified · slandered · defamed · criticized · condemned · denounced · censured
Made or became smaller
- lessenedMade or became smaller
- reducedMade less in amount
- decreasedBecame smaller in amount
- loweredMoved downward or reduced
weakened · undermined · minimized · depreciated · devalued · degraded · downgraded · eroded
Unable to concentrate
- divertedTurned from original path
- deflectedCaused to veer off
- sidetrackedDiverted from main task
- drew awayMoved back or apart
pulled away · shifted · redirected · averted · turned away · disengaged · unfocused · preoccupied
Concentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
notice · regard · consideration · heed · mindfulness · absorption · immersion · vigilance
disparaged
Criticized with contempt
- belittledMade to seem insignificant
- denigratedCriticized unfairly, damaged reputation
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
badmouthed · maligned · vilified · slandered · defamed · criticized · condemned · denounced · censured · decried
diminished
Made or became smaller
lowered · weakened · undermined · minimized · depreciated · devalued · degraded · downgraded · eroded · impaired
distracted
Unable to concentrate
- divertedTurned from original path
- deflectedCaused to veer off
- sidetrackedDiverted from main task
drew away · pulled away · shifted · redirected · averted · turned away · disengaged · unfocused · preoccupied · deviated
focus
Concentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
awareness · notice · regard · consideration · heed · mindfulness · absorption · immersion · vigilance · alertness
detractedenhanced
Increased in quality
bolstered · augmented · improved · increased · strengthened
detractedattracted
Pulled by appeal
highlighted · spotlighted · emphasized · foregrounded · showcased
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