LookItUpdiminish
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
Forms: diminishes, diminishing, diminished
diminish means: To become smaller, weaker, or less important, or make something become this way.
verb
BECOME SMALLERB2
To become smaller, weaker, or less important, or make something become this way.
- The pain gradually diminished.
- His rude comments diminished my respect for him.
- These measures should diminish the risk of injury.
Questions about diminish
What does diminish mean?
To become smaller, weaker, or less important, or make something become this way.
What is diminish in other languages?
Türkçe: azalmak · Español: disminuir · Français: diminuer · Deutsch: abnehmen · Italiano: diminuire · 日本語: 減る
How do you pronounce diminish?
It is pronounced /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/.
How do you use diminish in a sentence?
The pain gradually diminished. His rude comments diminished my respect for him.
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