[{"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed byfrom)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to draw away or divert; distract :to detract another's attention from more important issues.", "Archaic.to take away (a part); abate:The dilapidated barn detracts charm from the landscape."]}]