Detract (verb)

1. To take away (a part) from a whole; to reduce.
2. To lessen the value, importance, or reputation of something.

Origin:

From latin detractus, past participle of detrahere ("to take away"), from de- ("away") + trahere ("to draw").

Examples:

1. The small mistake did not detract from the overall quality of the work.
2. His constant complaints about the food detracted from the enjoyment of the meal.
3. The bad weather detracted from the beauty of the landscape.
4. The building's modern design detracts from the historical charm of the city.
5. The negative reviews detract from the movie's overall positive reception.