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Meaning of the word diminish in English

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diminish

US /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
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Verb

make or become less

Example:
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The pain will diminish over time.
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His reputation was diminished by the scandal.
Synonym:
decrease lessen reduce decline dwindle
Antonym:
increase enlarge amplify magnify expand
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