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- Dictionarydiminish/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
verb
- 1. make or become less: "the new law is expected to diminish the government's chances" Similar Opposite
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DIMINISH definition: 1. to reduce or be reduced in size or importance: 2. to reduce or be reduced in size or…. Learn more.
The meaning of DIMINISH is to make less or cause to appear less. How to use diminish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Diminish.
DIMINISH meaning: 1. to reduce or be reduced in size or importance: 2. to reduce or be reduced in size or…. Learn more.
Synonyms for DIMINISH: minimize, dismiss, denigrate, disparage, derogate, criticize, belittle, depreciate; Antonyms of DIMINISH: magnify, exalt, applaud, glorify ...
Diminish definition: to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.. See examples of DIMINISH used in a sentence.
4 meanings: 1. to make or become smaller, fewer, or less 2. architecture to cause (a column, etc) to taper 3. music to decrease.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of diminish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Diminish means to make smaller or lesser. If you cover a lightbulb with a dark lamp shade, the light from the lamp will diminish.
A complete guide to the word "DIMINISH": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
1 [intransitive, transitive] diminish (something) to become or to make something become smaller, weaker, etc. synonym decrease The world's resources are rapidly diminishing. His influence has diminished with time. Our efforts were producing diminishing returns (= we achieved less although we spent more time or money).
