Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To reduce in size, importance, or strength.
Diminish
/dəˈmɪnɪʃ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Akakii Akakievichs cheerfulness diminished at this point in a marked degree.
On the contrary, it will diminish.
His authority began to diminish after the scandal.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old French word deminuere, which is from the Latin de- meaning down, away and minuere, meaning to lessen. It first appeared in English during the late 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
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