The meaning of DIMINISH is to make less or cause to appear less. How to use diminish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Diminish.

The passing years did nothing to diminish [= decrease, lessen] their friendship. The strength of the army was greatly diminished by outbreaks of disease.

1. a. To make smaller or less; reduce or lessen. See Synonyms at decrease. b. To detract from the authority, reputation, or prestige of: "Her upper-class perfection ... somehow diminished …

When something diminishes, its importance, size, or intensity is reduced. The threat of war has diminished.

Rising unemployment has diminished the bargaining power of people with jobs. The inaccuracy of the missiles greatly diminishes their effectiveness. Her popularity as a singer has diminished …

DIMINISHED definition: reduced or lessened; made smaller See examples of diminished used in a sentence.

Definition of diminish verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [intransitive, transitive] to become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make something become smaller, weaker, etc. synonym …