Associations to the word «Diminish»

Wiktionary

DIMINISH, verb. (transitive) To make smaller.
DIMINISH, verb. (intransitive) To become smaller.
DIMINISH, verb. To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken.
DIMINISH, verb. (intransitive) To taper.
DIMINISH, verb. (intransitive) To disappear gradually.
DIMINISH, verb. To take away; to subtract.
DIMINISH, verb. (transitive) (music) To reduce a perfect or minor interval by a semitone.

Dictionary definition

DIMINISH, verb. Decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper".
DIMINISH, verb. Lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues".

Wise words

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.
Napoleon Hill