diminish

Intermediate

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

verb
Make or become less

diminish in a sentence

  • “The community's efforts helped to diminish the problem.”
  • “The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease.”
  • “The drug's side effects should diminish over time.”
  • “Nothing could diminish the importance of his contributions.”

What does “diminish” mean?

diminish (verb) means make or become less. It is pronounced /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "diminish" mean?
diminish (verb) means: Make or become less
How do you pronounce "diminish"?
"diminish" is pronounced /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "diminish" in a sentence?
Here is "diminish" used in a sentence: The community's efforts helped to diminish the problem.

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