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diminish
to become or make smaller in size or importance
Synonyms
- decrease
- lessen
- reduce
Antonyms
- increase
- expand
diminish in a sentence
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.
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.
Read it in context
- The Long Descent Science