diminish (v.)

  1. decrease in size, extent, or range; The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester; The cabin pressure fell dramatically; her weight fell to under a hundred pounds; his voice fell to a whisper

    [ Syn: decrease , lessen , fall ]

  2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; dont belittle your colleagues

    [ Syn: belittle ]

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