DIMINISHES Synonyms: 184 Similar and Opposite Words

diminishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of diminish

as in minimizes

to express scornfully one's low opinion of tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks

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as in reduces

to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent the state's blood supplies were severely diminished by the two consecutive disasters

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as in decreases

to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually the sound of the train diminished as our distance from it increased

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Recent Examples of diminishes Johnson views the phrase as symbolic of a broader cultural problem, arguing that celebrating a reputation built on violence diminishes the hundreds of lives lost over the years. — Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 But those behavior answers are rooted in action, and that diminishes the power of hope as a spiritual idea. — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 All of us—those who lead universities, fund them, regulate them and hold them to account—share a responsibility to ensure that reform strengthens these institutions rather than diminishes them. — Daniel Diermeier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Fauci’s decision diminishes the potential for fireworks between Fauci and the chairman. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 As my colleague Gal Beckerman wrote, Nolan diminishes the role of the gods, treating them as socially useful but not necessarily real. — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 If there's not enough rain, the plants won't grow, which diminishes the pollen supply. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 July 2026 Ultimately, Marx clarifies, capitalism diminishes societal wealth for every one. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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Conduct yourself in a way that minimizes unnecessary harm to innocent people.

— Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Why reward a debt collector if your agent can negotiate an agreement that minimizes your loss?

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of minimizes

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Supporting our employees reduces burnout, improves retention, strengthens decision-making and helps ensure exceptional service for Washington County residents.

— Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026
For silent navigation, the Logitech Silent Wireless Mouse reduces click sounds by over 90% without sacrificing tactile feel.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

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An autonomous vertical sail uses suction technology to draw air over this shape, creating propulsive thrust that decreases the mechanical burden on the vessel’s primary engines.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Perhaps seawater’s viscosity — which decreases as temperature increases, making the water thinner —affects ciliary movements, Shapiro said.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

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Rhaenyra also dismisses Mysaria, a wise move carried out in a very unwise manner, given the woman’s cunning.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
One automatically ascribes fraud to results that are often predictable, even routine; the other dismisses legitimate concerns as conspiracy theories.

— Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Definition of dismisses

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In most cases, volatility subsides after earnings, but with the lockup period for SpaceX insiders opening up two days after, tension is likely to remain high.

— Oliver Renick, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Eventually, the helicopter ejaculates a waterfall from its door, and the storm subsides.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026