diminish further

[dɪˈmɪnɪʃ ˈfɜrðər]
verb phrase
diminuir ainda mais
1. to become or make something smaller, fewer, or less in amount, degree, or importance to a greater extent
The company's profits diminish further each quarter.
Os lucros da empresa diminuem ainda mais a cada trimestre.
2. to reduce or decrease something that was already reduced
His credibility diminished further after the scandal.
Sua credibilidade diminuiu ainda mais após o escândalo.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts in formal business, economic, and academic discussions. In Brazil, it is frequently used in news reports about economic indicators and social issues.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decrease furtherdecline furtherreduce furtherlessen furtherweaken further
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase furthergrow furtherexpand furtherstrengthen furtherenhance further

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir ainda mais
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir ainda mais
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
diminuir ainda mais
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
diminuir ainda mais
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

diminishdecreasereductiondeclinedeteriorationerosion

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit rock bottom
go downhill
fall further behind
spiral downward
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