verb Download 🔗Share To make smaller. Examples : "The loud music diminished to a whisper as I walked further away from the concert. " amount degree number Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming). Examples : "His constant criticism diminished her confidence in her abilities. " value attitude character communication entertainment game politics society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To taper. Examples : "The rain gradually diminished as the sun came out. " amount degree condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To disappear gradually. Examples : "The sound of the ambulance siren diminished as it drove further away. " time process amount Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Lessened, reduced Examples : "The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome." amount value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Reduced by a semitone Examples : "The chord sounded strange because the B was diminished, making it a B-flat. " music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading