Meaning & use
diminish
To become smaller or less, or to cause something to decrease in size or importance.
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Her enthusiasm for the project began to diminish after months of delays.
Regular maintenance can diminish the risk of a serious mechanical failure.
A note on using this word
Diminish suggests a gradual decline, unlike a sudden or forced reduction, which suits words like slash or cut.
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