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diminish

di·mi·nish

UK/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ US/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ uncommon

verb

1.

decrease in size, extent, or range

  • “The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester”
  • “The cabin pressure fell dramatically”
  • “her weight fall to under a hundred pounds”
  • “his voice fell to a whisper”
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2.

lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

  • “don”
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Origin

Formed under the influence of both diminue (from Old French diminuer, from Latin dīminuo) and minish.

Phrases

  • law of diminishing returns

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