diminish

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb decrease in size, extent, or range
  2. verb lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

Etymology

Formed under the influence of both diminue (from Old French diminuer, from Latin dīminuo) and minish.

In classic literature

Synonyms

decrease, lessen, fall

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