transcription, транскрипция: [ də-ˈmi-nish ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English deminishen, alteration of diminuen, from Anglo-French diminuer, from Late Latin diminuere, alteration of Latin deminuere, from de- + minuere to lessen — more at minor
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to make less or cause to appear less
diminish an army's strength
2. : to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : belittle
diminish a rival's accomplishments
3. : to cause to taper
intransitive verb
1. : to become gradually less (as in size or importance) : dwindle
2. : taper
Synonyms: see decrease
• di·min·ish·able -ni-shə-bəl adjective
• di·min·ish·ment -mənt noun