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diminish

[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ]

📖 Definition

v. to become or make something become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make somebody/ something seem less important than they really are

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A candle flame growing smaller until it flickers out

💬 Example Sentence

Years of neglect caused his reputation to diminish.

🎵 Music Connection

"Fading" by Rihanna

The love that once burned bright slowly diminishes and fades away.

📝 Word Roots & Related

min, minismall minor adj.

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