diminish
verb (used with object)
to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
diminishes
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present tense formof diminish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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It also calls for zero tolerance of bullying or misogyny from No 10 staff and parliamentarians, as well as unprofessional behaviour that diminishes the contributions of women.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Which rather diminishes the headline, the lede, and the whole rationale for putting the story on the front page.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Nothing about the court’s finding regarding competency diminishes the seriousness of the loss or the pain experienced by those who knew and loved Mr. Handy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
None of this diminishes the extraordinary technical skill of early anatomists.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Okay, before I go on, please note: what I’m about to say in no way diminishes what we’ve talked about in the past, nor does it validate that ‘just a phase’ thing I mentioned earlier.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
