Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb
diminish
IPA pronunciation: /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
уменьшать(ся), ослабевать
English definition
To become or make something become smaller, weaker, or less important.
Example
The pain gradually diminished over time.
Collocations
- diminish in value
- diminish the impact
- diminish over time
- greatly diminish
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