DIMINISHMENTS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

diminishments

noun

plural of diminishment

as in defamations

the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant she grew increasingly resentful of her coworker's constant diminishment of her new project ideas

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as in decreases

the amount by which something is lessened there was a sharp diminishment in our savings after the college tuition bill was paid

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Noun

Some scientists in the room said Kennedy’s expressions of appreciation were difficult to hear after his previous criticisms of the CDC, as well as federal health department cuts last year that included hundreds of positions at the agency.

— Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026
The movie itself disappoints him for its deviations from the Stephen King novel (including this detail may help preempt criticisms over this adaptation), but he’s also distracted by the presence of a strikingly handsome stranger (Homer Gere).

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticisms

Noun

That follows decreases from mid-year crime data for 2024 and 2023, which saw 1,194 and 1,304 incidents respectively.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Throughout her reelection campaign, Bass has repeatedly touted two straight years of decreases in homelessness from 2024 to 2025 as one of her main arguments for why she should be given another four years by Angelenos.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of decreases

Noun

This year, each city department was directed to prepare a budget with 5% reductions to its operating costs.

— Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Gamers lament that this is benefitting the companies while offering nothing to consumers with no price reductions in the cost of games, despite the supply-side savings.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reductions

Noun

But it must be followed with a deep dive to detect other abuses.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
To safeguard against these abuses of power, democracies like the UK and US have hearings, committees, and other measures to hold their intelligence bodies accountable, said Shetler-Jones.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of abuses

Noun

Jobs in movies and music actually grew during the month, by 9,900, to 332,700, reversing some previous declines and an encouraging sign amid worries of a production slump.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Prolonged drought conditions and exceptionally low snowpack have contributed to the significant declines in water levels at several Colorado River Basin reservoirs this year.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of declines

Noun

In response, Washington has issued diplomatic condemnations against Latin American officials, revoked visas, and even threatened to use force against the region’s governments.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Infantino has been on the receiving end of an international deluge of condemnations over his plan to secure private funding for the world’s most prestigious soccer competition.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of condemnations

Noun

The dings and dents this season had Schwarber, 33, rethinking that last month.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Both laminate and vinyl floors offer qualities that perform very well to prevent scratches, dents, and water damage, and as a result, both styles are go-to choices for homeowners who want that peace of mind.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

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