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diminish

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

Forms: diminishes, diminishing, diminished

diminish means: To become smaller, weaker, or less important, or make something become this way.

verb

BECOME SMALLERB2

To become smaller, weaker, or less important, or make something become this way.

  • The pain gradually diminished.
  • His rude comments diminished my respect for him.
  • These measures should diminish the risk of injury.

How to use it: diminish in something (The issue diminished in importance over time.)

Similar words: decrease, lessen, reduce

Opposites: increase

Common phrases: diminish in importance, diminish the risk, diminish someone's confidence

Questions about diminish

What does diminish mean?

To become smaller, weaker, or less important, or make something become this way.

What is diminish in other languages?

Türkçe: azalmak · Español: disminuir · Français: diminuer · Deutsch: abnehmen · Italiano: diminuire · 日本語: 減る

How do you pronounce diminish?

It is pronounced /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/.

How do you use diminish in a sentence?

The pain gradually diminished. His rude comments diminished my respect for him.

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