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diminish
Meaning: to become or make smaller in size or importance
diminish in a sentence
How diminish is used in real sentences:
Regular exercise can diminish the risk of several chronic illnesses.
As the marathon wore on, her energy started to diminish, and each mile felt heavier than the last.
“As a vehicle descends, radio signals diminish and flexible parts squeeze inward, so engineers must plan for both silence and strain.”
— from the passage The Long Descent
Synonyms for diminish
Other words for diminish — decrease, lessen and reduce — carry the same meaning.
- decrease
- lessen
- reduce
Antonyms of diminish
Words that mean the opposite of diminish:
- increase
- expand
Where it comes from
From Latin diminuere 'to break into small pieces'
Memory hook
DIMINISH sounds like 'DIM' — a light that dims grows smaller and weaker.