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diminish

[dih-min-ish] / dɪˈmɪn ɪʃ /
VERB
become or cause to be less
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abate curtail decline decrease dwindle ebb lessen lower recede reduce shrink slacken subside temper wane weaken
STRONG
abbreviate attenuate close contract cut depreciate drain extenuate minify moderate retrench shrivel taper
WEAK
become smaller die out fade away peter out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
develop enlarge expand extend grow increase prolong raise rise strengthen
STRONG
amplify lengthen
WEAK
compliment flatter praise
VERB
belittle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detract from minimize
STRONG
abuse cheapen decry demean depreciate derogate devalue pan
WEAK
bad-mouth cut down to size dispraise dump on give comeuppance knock off high horse poormouth put away put down run down tear down
Antonyms
STRONG
approve commend compliment enhance exalt increase laud praise raise upgrade
WEAK
develop enlarge expand extend flatter grow lengthen prolong

Example Sentences

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As the lake’s water sources diminish because of water use agreements regarding the Colorado River, and as this region gains more industrial activity from proposed lithium extraction, air pollution is likely to only worsen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The U.K. and Germany are experiencing economic challenges as high electricity costs diminish industrial competitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The software sector in general has been weighed down by fears that AI will diminish the need for traditional software.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

And there is little indication at present that tensions in the region will diminish.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Although the loss rocked Lopsang hard, it didn’t diminish his ardor for climbing.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer