diminish

verb

di·min·ish də-ˈmi-nish How to pronounce diminish (audio)

diminished; diminishing; diminishes

transitive verb

: to make less or cause to appear less

diminish an army's strength

His role in the company was diminished.

: to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : belittle

diminish a rival's accomplishments

architecture : to cause to taper (see taper entry 1 sense 1)

a diminished column

intransitive verb

: to become gradually less (as in size or importance) : dwindle

the side effects tend to diminish over time

architecture : taper

diminishable

də-ˈmi-ni-shə-bəl How to pronounce diminish (audio)

adjective

diminishment

də-ˈmi-nish-mənt How to pronounce diminish (audio)

noun

Synonyms

bad-mouth
belittle
cry down
decry
denigrate
deprecate
depreciate
derogate
dis [slang]
diss
discount
dismiss
disparage
kiss off
minimize
play down
poor-mouth
put down
run down
talk down
trash
trash-talk
vilipend
write off

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Example Sentences

The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease. The drug's side effects should diminish over time. Nothing could diminish the importance of his contributions.

Recent Examples on the Web A good day for indoor activities, even though showers may diminish during the afternoon.

Molly Robey, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Getting the vaccine too soon could diminish the potential benefit, says Dr. Scott Roberts, an infectious-diseases specialist at Yale School of Medicine.

Alex Janin, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Rain chances are on the rise Wednesday mostly after lunchtime, albeit, chances start around 11 a.m. at 20% and rise to 70% by 5 p.m. Moisture and chances diminish after sunset.

Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 While waves may diminish some into Sunday, swimming conditions will remain hazardous through much of the holiday weekend.

Allison Chinchar, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 The three-judge panel affirmed that the land isn’t taxable without congressional approval, saying only Congress can diminish tribes’ sovereignty, and the treaty is best read to promise tax immunity even for reacquired lands.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 If and when those issues diminish, though, the availability of the Switch Lite and inflationary pressures may mean the original Switch stays at its current price for quite a while longer.

Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 The intelligence suggests Xi fears his military advantage may diminish as the United States moves to arm Taiwan more quickly, including with weapons that proved effective against Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine.

Eric Schmitt, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 While most of the benefits are temporary, Boakye says ice rolling (or applying any cold tool) four to five times a week can help diminish inflammation.

Emily Burns, ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English deminishen, alteration of diminuen, from Anglo-French diminuer, from Late Latin diminuere, alteration of Latin deminuere, from de- + minuere to lessen — more at minor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	diminishment
释义	diminish verb di·min·ish də-ˈmi-nish diminished; diminishing; diminishes transitive verb 1 : to make less or cause to appear less diminish an army's strength His role in the company was diminished. 2 : to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : belittle diminish a rival's accomplishments 3 architecture : to cause to taper (see taper entry 1 sense 1) a diminished column intransitive verb 1 : to become gradually less (as in size or importance) : dwindle the side effects tend to diminish over time 2 architecture : taper diminishable də-ˈmi-ni-shə-bəl adjective diminishment də-ˈmi-nish-mənt noun Synonyms bad-mouth belittle cry down decry denigrate deprecate depreciate derogate dis [slang] diss discount dismiss disparage kiss off minimize play down poor-mouth put down run down talk down trash trash-talk vilipend write off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease. The drug's side effects should diminish over time. Nothing could diminish the importance of his contributions. Recent Examples on the Web A good day for indoor activities, even though showers may diminish during the afternoon. Molly Robey, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Getting the vaccine too soon could diminish the potential benefit, says Dr. Scott Roberts, an infectious-diseases specialist at Yale School of Medicine. Alex Janin, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Rain chances are on the rise Wednesday mostly after lunchtime, albeit, chances start around 11 a.m. at 20% and rise to 70% by 5 p.m. Moisture and chances diminish after sunset. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 While waves may diminish some into Sunday, swimming conditions will remain hazardous through much of the holiday weekend. Allison Chinchar, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 The three-judge panel affirmed that the land isn’t taxable without congressional approval, saying only Congress can diminish tribes’ sovereignty, and the treaty is best read to promise tax immunity even for reacquired lands. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 If and when those issues diminish, though, the availability of the Switch Lite and inflationary pressures may mean the original Switch stays at its current price for quite a while longer. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 The intelligence suggests Xi fears his military advantage may diminish as the United States moves to arm Taiwan more quickly, including with weapons that proved effective against Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine. Eric Schmitt, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 While most of the benefits are temporary, Boakye says ice rolling (or applying any cold tool) four to five times a week can help diminish inflammation. Emily Burns, ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English deminishen, alteration of diminuen, from Anglo-French diminuer, from Late Latin diminuere, alteration of Latin deminuere, from de- + minuere to lessen — more at minor First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition diminish verb di·min·ish də-ˈmi-nish diminished; diminishing 1 : to make less or cause to seem less … he didn't want to diminish any chance he might have of being found. Gary Paulsen, Hatchet 2 : belittle 3 : to become gradually less or smaller The number of wild birds is diminishing. diminishment noun 1 as in denigration the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant she grew increasingly resentful of her coworker's constant diminishment of her new project ideas Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance denigration disparagement depreciation detraction condemnation criticism belittlement abuse defamation derogation ridicule deprecation vilification censure minimization slander calumny libel aspersion put-down denunciation denouncement backbiting vituperation derision invective de-emphasis mockery soft-pedaling Antonyms & Near Antonyms aggrandizement exaltation magnification glorification praise approval acclaim ennoblement approbation blessing commendation hype puffery See More 2 as in decrease the amount by which something is lessened there was a sharp diminishment in our savings after the college tuition bill was paid Synonyms & Similar Words decrease reduction decline diminution dent drop depletion shrinkage loss decrement falloff abatement depression subtraction drop-off slump step-down fall curtailment deduction downturn cutback shortening retrenchment cut slip Antonyms & Near Antonyms increase enlargement increment gain addition rise accumulation boost uptick raise accretion continuation accrual extension supplement step-up upswing upturn uptrend See More
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diminish

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