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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"Illness acts as a crossroads in a pontificate -- it either accelerates its momentum or diminishes its power," Vatican watcher Giacomo Galeazzi wrote in La Stampa daily on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
"The victims deserve justice administered with solemnity. Broadcasting a death diminishes us and is not an effective deterrent," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The concept of choosing time over money diminishes for mothers who feel unable to pause their careers, even when personal or caregiving demands intensify.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
When the temperature difference diminishes between the warmer western Pacific and the cooler eastern Pacific, the typical east-to-west trade winds decrease even further.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“More or less, when I was little. Sometimes, even now. You know, it’s being with old guys like Stew that diminishes you. “
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
