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Third Person
diminishes
Present Participle
diminishing
Past Tense
diminished
Past Participle
diminished
1
to decrease in degree, size, etc.
- The effects of the medication gradually diminish over time.
- Resources are currently diminishing due to increased demand.
- Confidence in the project was diminishing as delays continued.
- Without intervention, the availability of fresh water is likely to diminish.
- Demand for the product diminished after the initial launch.
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2
to lessen the perceived value, significance, or importance of someone or something
transitive
- The company's unethical practices have diminished its reputation in the industry and among consumers.
- The discovery of flaws in the research methodology diminished the credibility of the study's findings.
- The teacher's harsh words about his abilities diminished him in the eyes of his classmates.
- The failure of his business venture diminished him, causing him to doubt his entrepreneurial skills.
- His dismissive attitude towards her achievements diminished her sense of accomplishment and pride.
Synonyms:
3
to become less significant or decrease in importance over time
- As the years went by, the historical significance of the event began to diminish.
- Her influence in the company started to diminish after she left the leadership role.
- Public interest in the old technology has gradually diminished with the advent of new innovations.
- The initial excitement around the project has diminished as the challenges became clearer.
- His reputation as an expert has diminished due to recent controversies.
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