it diminishes, it lessens, it weakens (reflexive/passive form)
1. becomes reduced in intensity, severity, or importance
The pain diminishes over time.
A dor atenua-se com o tempo.
2. decreases in force or effect
The impact of the crisis attenuates as the economy recovers.
O impacto da crise atenua-se conforme a economia se recupera.
3. becomes mitigated or less severe
His concerns were attenuated by the reassuring news.
Suas preocupações atenuam-se com as notícias tranquilizadoras.
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