diminished; diminishing; diminishes
Definition of diminish
1 : to make less or cause to appear less
diminish an army's strength His role in the company was diminished.
2 : to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : belittle diminish a rival's accomplishments
1 : to become gradually less (as in size or importance) : dwindle the side effects tend to diminish over time
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The first known use of diminish was in the 15th century
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