diminish

disminuir, reducir

Hacerse más pequeño, débil o menos importante, o hacer que algo lo sea.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Cómo se usa: diminish in something (The issue diminished in importance over time.)

Sinónimos: decrease, lessen, reduce

Antónimos: increase

Expresiones frecuentes: diminish in importance, diminish the risk, diminish someone's confidence