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- Dictionarydiminish/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
verb
- 1. make or become less: "the new law is expected to diminish the government's chances" Similar Opposite
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DIMINISH definition: 1. to reduce or be reduced in size or importance: 2. to reduce or be reduced in size or…. Learn more.
The meaning of DIMINISH is to make less or cause to appear less. How to use diminish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Diminish.
DIMINISH meaning: 1. to reduce or be reduced in size or importance: 2. to reduce or be reduced in size or…. Learn more.
Diminish definition: to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.. See examples of DIMINISH used in a sentence.
[intransitive, transitive] to become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make something become smaller, weaker, etc. synonym decrease The world's resources are rapidly diminishing. His influence has diminished with time. diminish something The new law is expected to diminish the government's chances.
DIMINISH definition: to become less, or to make something become less: . Learn more.
diminish: 1 v decrease in size, extent, or range Synonyms: decrease , fall , lessen Antonyms: increase become bigger or greater in amount Types: show 48 types... hide 48 types... break diminish or discontinue abruptly shrink , shrivel decrease in size, range, or extent taper diminish gradually drop off fall or diminish fly , vanish , vaporize ...
4 meanings: 1. to make or become smaller, fewer, or less 2. architecture to cause (a column, etc) to taper 3. music to decrease.... Click for more definitions.
1 [intransitive, transitive] diminish (something) to become or to make something become smaller, weaker, etc. synonym decrease The world's resources are rapidly diminishing. His influence has diminished with time. Our efforts were producing diminishing returns (= we achieved less although we spent more time or money).
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