Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diminish
verb
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
Definition
To make or become less.
Examples
- The noise began to diminish as the crowd dispersed.
- Her interest in the project started to diminish after several setbacks.
Meaning
Diminish refers to a decrease in size, extent, or importance of something.
Synonyms
- reduce
- decrease
- lessen
- dwindle
- subside
