diminish

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo menor em tamanho, quantidade, intensidade ou importância; também pode significar enfraquecer ou reduzir.

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.

   Diminuir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabatecurtailcutdecreasedwindlelessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   Antônimosaugmentenlargeexpandgrowincrease

2. Lessen in importance or valueB2formal

   To cause something to seem less important or valuable.

   Menosprezar

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

   Sinônimosbelittledemeandepreciatedevaluedisparagedowngrademinimizetrivialize

   Antônimosaugmentenhancemagnify