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diminish

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ verb

In Latin: dēdūcō, minuō, diminuō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about diminish at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Decrease in size, extent, or range.
    The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester
  2. Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of.
    don't belittle your colleagues

Origin

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

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