detracting

UK
/dɪˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈtræktɪŋ/

Translations

detractingadjective
UK
/dɪˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈtræktɪŋ/
His detracting comments about the project were not appreciated.
Его умаляющие комментарии о проекте не были оценены.
The detracting noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Отвлекающий шум с строительной площадки затруднял концентрацию.
detractverb

detracting

Gerund

detracted
Past Simple
detracted
Past Participle
detracting
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈtrækt/
US
/dɪˈtrækt/
His rude comments detract from his overall positive image.
Его грубые комментарии умаляют его в целом положительный образ.
The noise from the construction site detracts from my ability to concentrate.
Шум со строительной площадки отвлекает меня от возможности сосредоточиться.
Additional translations
detractgerund / present participle

detracting

Used attributively to describe something that lessens or diminishes.

Definitions

detractingadjective
Tending to diminish the value, importance, or quality of something.
The detracting comments about the film did not affect its box office success.
detractverb
To diminish or take away, especially in quality, worth, or reputation (usually followed by "from").
Minor factual errors detract from the credibility of the report.
To divert or draw (attention, interest, etc.) away from something.
The flashy graphics detract the viewer's attention from the weak storyline.
To speak slightingly of; to disparage.
She would never detract from her colleagues' achievements.
detractgerund / present participle
That serves to diminish or lessen.
The article contained several detracting remarks about the project.