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diminish
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
diminishes; diminished; diminishing
diminishes; diminished; diminishing
Learner's definition of DIMINISH
1
: to become or to cause (something) to become less in size, importance, etc.（使）变小，减少，减弱
[+ object]
- The passing years did nothing to diminish [=decrease, lessen] their friendship.流逝的岁月并冲淡他们的友情。
- The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease.疾病的暴发严重削弱了军队的战斗力。
[no object]
- My interest in the subject has steadily diminished. [=dwindled]我对这个课题的兴趣越来越小。
- The drug's side effects should diminish over time.这种药的副作用会随着时间逐渐减弱。
2
[+ object] : to lessen the authority or reputation of (someone or something)削弱（权威）；降低（声望） : to describe (something) as having little value or importance贬损；贬低
- Nothing could diminish the importance of his contributions.没有什么能够贬低他所做贡献的重要性。
- I don't mean to diminish [=belittle, disparage] her accomplishments.我不是故意贬低她的成就。
diminish
verb
di·min·ish də-ˈmi-nish 
diminished; diminishing; diminishes
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease. The drug's side effects should diminish over time. Nothing could diminish the importance of his contributions.
Recent Examples on the Web A good day for indoor activities, even though showers may diminish during the afternoon. 
Molly Robey, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Getting the vaccine too soon could diminish the potential benefit, says Dr. Scott Roberts, an infectious-diseases specialist at Yale School of Medicine. Alex Janin, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Rain chances are on the rise Wednesday mostly after lunchtime, albeit, chances start around 11 a.m. at 20% and rise to 70% by 5 p.m. Moisture and chances diminish after sunset. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 While waves may diminish some into Sunday, swimming conditions will remain hazardous through much of the holiday weekend. Allison Chinchar, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 The three-judge panel affirmed that the land isn’t taxable without congressional approval, saying only Congress can diminish tribes’ sovereignty, and the treaty is best read to promise tax immunity even for reacquired lands. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 If and when those issues diminish, though, the availability of the Switch Lite and inflationary pressures may mean the original Switch stays at its current price for quite a while longer. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 The intelligence suggests Xi fears his military advantage may diminish as the United States moves to arm Taiwan more quickly, including with weapons that proved effective against Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine. Eric Schmitt, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 While most of the benefits are temporary, Boakye says ice rolling (or applying any cold tool) four to five times a week can help diminish inflammation. Emily Burns, ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 See More
Molly Robey, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 Getting the vaccine too soon could diminish the potential benefit, says Dr. Scott Roberts, an infectious-diseases specialist at Yale School of Medicine. Alex Janin, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 Rain chances are on the rise Wednesday mostly after lunchtime, albeit, chances start around 11 a.m. at 20% and rise to 70% by 5 p.m. Moisture and chances diminish after sunset. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 While waves may diminish some into Sunday, swimming conditions will remain hazardous through much of the holiday weekend. Allison Chinchar, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 The three-judge panel affirmed that the land isn’t taxable without congressional approval, saying only Congress can diminish tribes’ sovereignty, and the treaty is best read to promise tax immunity even for reacquired lands. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 If and when those issues diminish, though, the availability of the Switch Lite and inflationary pressures may mean the original Switch stays at its current price for quite a while longer. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2022 The intelligence suggests Xi fears his military advantage may diminish as the United States moves to arm Taiwan more quickly, including with weapons that proved effective against Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine. Eric Schmitt, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 While most of the benefits are temporary, Boakye says ice rolling (or applying any cold tool) four to five times a week can help diminish inflammation. Emily Burns, ELLE, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English deminishen, alteration of diminuen, from Anglo-French diminuer, from Late Latin diminuere, alteration of Latin deminuere, from de- + minuere to lessen — more at minor
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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