DIMINISH

• (verb) decrease in size, extent, or range

  "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester", "The cabin pressure fell dramatically", "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds", "his voice fell to a whisper"

  synonyms : decrease , fall , lessen

• (verb) lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

  "don't belittle your colleagues"

  synonyms : belittle

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