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diminish

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/  ·  say it: dih·MIN·ish

to make or become less

In Sophisticated Everyday

to make or become less

In Actions & Behavior

In more detail

1. (verb) to become or make something smaller, less important, or weaker

2. (verb) to reduce the respect or reputation someone has

Examples

• 1. The pain in her leg began to diminish after she took medicine.
• 2. Making fun of his accent diminished his confidence in speaking English.

Nearby in Sophisticated Everyday

blatant, compelling, cursory, elicit, endure, enhance