diminishing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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
  3. adjective becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so

Synonyms

decrease, diminish, lessen, fall

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