diminish
verbHow many syllables in diminish?
There are 3 syllables in the word diminish.How to pronounce diminish:
Definition of diminish:
- diminish (verb):
- decrease in size, extent, or range.
- to make less or cause to appear less
- to make or become smaller, fewer, or less
Synonyms for diminish:
abate
belittle
boil down
break
change magnitude
concentrate
condemn
contract
criticize
cry down
de-escalate
decelerate
decline
decoct
decrease
decrescendo
decry
deflate
denigrate
denounce
deprecate
depreciate
derogate
devaluate
devalue
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Antonyms for diminish:
accentuate
accumulate
accuse
achieve
activate
add
add to
advance
aggrandize
aggravate
agitate
aid
allow
amass
ameliorate
amplify
animate
appreciate
arise
ascend
assist
attain
augment
balloon
be happy
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