Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To become smaller or less in size, importance, or intensity
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:
Late Middle English from Old French diminuer, based on Latin diminuere, from dis- meaning apart + minuere meaning make small.
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