takes away from
Reduces the effect
Takes away from means to diminish or detract from something's value, quality, or impact.
The loud music takes away from the romantic atmosphere.
A flaw in an otherwise excellent performance takes away from the overall impression.
The phrase emphasizes reduction rather than complete elimination—something remains, but lessened.
- divertCause to change course
- subtractRemove from a sum
- diminishTo make smaller
- degradeLower in standing
- lessenReduce in degree
water down · cheapen · tarnish · cast a shadow · undermine · weaken · hinder · sidetrack · lose sight of · miss the point · impair · remove · erode · dilute · mislead · muddy the waters · impede · block
attention or focus
takes away fromhighlights
Notable moments emphasized
showcases · draws attention to · spotlights · accentuates · foregrounds
take, takes, taken, taking, taker, takers, takeover, takeaway, away