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diminish

[/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/]
verb
diminuir
1. to make or become smaller in size, amount, or importance
The storm's intensity began to diminish as it moved inland.
A intensidade da tempestade começou a diminuir conforme se movia para o interior.
2. to reduce the dignity or importance of someone or something
His rude comments diminished his reputation.
Seus comentários rudes diminuíram sua reputação.
3. to become less in value or esteem
The value of the currency diminished over time.
O valor da moeda diminuiu com o tempo.
Synonyms
reducedecreaselessenlowershrinkweakenunderminebelittle
Antonyms
increaseaugmentenlargestrengthenenhancemagnify

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
diminuir
standard usage, sometimes with 'reduzir' as alternative
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir
standard usage
Portugal
diminuir
standard Portuguese term, identical usage across regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

diminishing returns - returns that become progressively smaller
diminish in the eyes of - to lose respect or esteem from someone's perspective
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