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diminish
verb as in become or cause to be less
verb as in belittle
Strongest matches
Weak matches
bad-mouth, cut down to size, dispraise, dump on, give comeuppance, knock off high horse, poormouth, put away, put down, run down, tear down
Example Sentences
Sometimes just the suspicion of AI involvement is enough to diminish how others view their contributions.
It had been four months since his debut season took a dismal turn, landing on the injured list with a shoulder impingement following an opening month marred by poor performance and diminished stuff.
Back in Britain, Stephanie Martin, who coordinates a BAS-linked project assessing whale numbers, said the diminished US polar science presence meant "opportunities" for the UK and others.
Within this rather impressionistic portrayal, Matsumoto provides a quiet critique of the times, highlighting the rising predominance of institutions and the diminished status of the individual.
“However, we must do so in a way that does not erode local control, diminish community input on planning and zoning, and disproportionately impact low-resource neighborhoods,” she said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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