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diminish

UK
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
US
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

Translations

diminishverb
diminished
Past Simple
diminished
Past Participle
diminishing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
US
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
diminuerMusique.
In classical harmony, the composer chose to diminish the fifth to create tension.
Dans l'harmonie classique, le compositeur a choisi de diminuer la quinte pour créer de la tension.
rabaisserSe dit surtout d'une personne, d'une réputation ou d'une dignité.
His rude comments were intended to diminish her achievements.
Ses remarques grossières visaient à rabaisser ses accomplissements.
Budget cuts will diminish the scope of the project.
Les coupes budgétaires réduiront la portée du projet.
The medicine helped to diminish the pain.
Le médicament a aidé à diminuer la douleur.
Synonyms
decrease
reduce
lessen
abate
dwindle
shrink
attenuate
minimize
Antonyms
increase
augment
amplify

Definitions

diminishverb
To make or become less in size, importance, or intensity.
The medicine helped to diminish the pain.
To reduce or lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of someone or something.
His rude comments were intended to diminish her achievements.
To decrease a musical interval by one semitone from perfect or minor.
In classical harmony, the composer chose to diminish the fifth to create tension.
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