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Cut or shortened, especially of a literary work
Expressing subtlety of a particular quality as opposed to intense
Small (especially contemptibly small) in amount
Having been reduced in force, effect, or value
Gradually decreasing, diminishing, or lessening in intensity or quantity
Weak or lacking in strength
Diluted or weakened, especially with water
Lessened or abated in severity or intensity
Ranking below things in importance
Reduced in size as a result of shrinkage
Being in a disadvantaged or compromised state
Diminished or humiliated emotionally
A smaller amount of
Diminishing to a point or edge
Hampered in progress or movement
Not fully appreciated to the extent that something or someone should be
Small or improbable in the degree of likelihood
To have passed from one form, state, or level to another
Past tense for to become smaller or less in amount, degree or intensity
“The symptoms should gradually diminish as the body recovers from the treatment.”
Past tense for to make smaller or less in amount, degree or intensity
“Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state.”
Past tense for to cause to seem less impressive or valuable
“Rian believed that his critics were merely trolls trying to diminish his masterpiece.”
Emphasizing insignificance
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