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diminish

verb

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

Meaning

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.

diminish returns

reduce, decrease, lessen, weaken, dwindle

increase, enlarge, expand

diminish value, diminish importance, diminish role, diminish returns

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

Decrease, shrink, diminish.

to increase rapidly or make something become more intense or serious

to suspend or attach something from above so that it moves freely or is supported

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will