Word Meaning

diminish definition and meaning

v. t. To make smaller in any manner; to reduce in bulk or amount; to lessen; -- opposed to augment or increase.
v. t. To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken.
v. t. To make smaller by a half step; to make (an interval) less than minor; as, a diminished seventh.
v. t. To take away; to subtract.
v. i. To become or appear less or smaller; to lessen; as, the apparent size of an object diminishes as we recede from it.

Crossword clues for diminish

- Shrink little skirt in bowl