diminish

• 动词，表示使某物在数量、程度、强度或重要性上减少、减弱或缩小。

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.

   减少

   • 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.

   同义词abatecurtailcutdecreasedwindlelessenlowerminimizereduceshrink

   反义词augmentenlargeexpandgrowincrease

2. Lessen in importance or valueB2formal

   To cause something to seem less important or valuable.

   贬低

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

   同义词belittledemeandepreciatedevaluedisparagedowngrademinimizetrivialize

   反义词augmentenhancemagnify