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diminish

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

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verb

To make smaller.

Examples :

"The heavy rain diminished the size of the garden flowers. "

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verb

To become smaller.

Examples :

"The amount of homework assigned each week diminished as the school year ended. "

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verb

To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).

Examples :

"The teacher's harsh criticism diminished the students' confidence in their abilities. "

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verb

Examples :

"The volume of the music gradually diminished as the party ended. "

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verb

To disappear gradually.

Examples :

"The loud noise from the construction site gradually diminished as the afternoon wore on. "

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verb

To take away; to subtract.

Examples :

"The heavy rain diminished the amount of water left in the pool. "

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