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diminish

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Main Entry:
di·min·ish Listen to the pronunciation of diminish
Pronunciation:
\də-ˈmi-nish\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English deminishen, alteration of diminuen, from Anglo-French diminuer, from Late Latin diminuere, alteration of Latin deminuere, from de- + minuere to lessen — more at minor
Date:
15th century
transitive verb 1 : to make less or cause to appear less <diminish an army's strength> 2 : to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : belittle <diminish a rival's accomplishments> 3 : to cause to taper intransitive verb 1 : to become gradually less (as in size or importance) : dwindle 2 : taper
synonyms see decrease
— di·min·ish·able Listen to the pronunciation of diminishable \-ni-shə-bəl\ adjective
— di·min·ish·ment Listen to the pronunciation of diminishment \-mənt\ noun
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