diminish
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ · di.min.ish
verb
- To make smaller The storm will diminish in intensity by tomorrow.
- To become smaller The crowd began to diminish as people left the concert.
- To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming) The politician's scandal diminished her reputation in the public eye.
transitive verb
- To reduce the size or amount of something The company will diminish its workforce by 10% due to financial constraints.
intransitive verb
- To become less in size, amount, or degree The pain will diminish over time with proper treatment.
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Did you know? The word 'diminish' has been used in various contexts, including literature and gaming. In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', the character of Gollum uses the word to describe the diminishing power of the One Ring.