Diminish(v. i.) To become or appear less or smaller; to lessen; as, the apparent size of an object diminishes as we recede from it.
Diminish(v. t.) To make smaller in any manner; to reduce in bulk or amount; to lessen; -- opposed to augment or increase.
Diminish(v. t.) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken.
Diminish(v. t.) To make smaller by a half step; to make (an interval) less than minor; as, a diminished seventh.
Diminish(v. t.) To take away; to subtract.
Diminishable(a.) Capable of being diminished or lessened.
Diminished(imp. & p. p.) of Diminish
Diminisher(n.) One who, or that which, diminishes anything.
Diminishing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Diminish
Diminishingly(adv.) In a manner to diminish.
Diminishment(n.) Diminution.

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