diminishing

• Beschreibt etwas, das im Laufe der Zeit kleiner, schwächer oder weniger wichtig wird.

Describes something that is becoming smaller, weaker, or less important over time.

1. Becoming smaller or lessB2formal

   Gradually decreasing in size, amount, or intensity.

   Abnehmend

   • The diminishing returns of the investment worried the shareholders.
   • He noticed a diminishing interest in the subject among students.
   • The sound of the train was diminishing as it moved away.

   Synonymedecreasingdwindlingebbingfadinglesseningrecedingshrinkingsubsidingwaning

   Antonymeexpandinggrowingincreasingmountingrising

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu verringern, abzuschwächen oder zu reduzieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming less, smaller, or weaker.

1. Reduce in size or amountB2formal

   To make or become smaller, fewer, or less.

   Vermindern

   • The storm's intensity began to diminish as it moved inland.
   • Over time, the population of the village diminished significantly.
   • The company's profits diminished due to increased competition.

   Synonymeabatecurtailcutdecreasedwindlelessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   Antonymeaugmentenlargeexpandgrowincrease

2. Lessen in importance or valueB2formal

   To cause something to seem less important or valuable.

   Herabsetzen

   • His constant criticism diminished her confidence.
   • The scandal did not diminish his popularity among supporters.
   • We should not diminish the contributions of our volunteers.

   Synonymebelittledemeandepreciatedevaluedisparagedowngrademinimizetrivialize

   Antonymeaugmentenhancemagnify