1. to reduce or lessen the intensity of feelings of anger, bitterness, or displeasure held against someone or something
The sincere apology helped diminish resentments between the two families.
O pedido de desculpas sincero ajudou a diminuir os ressentimentos entre as duas famílias.
2. to make negative emotional reactions smaller or less significant over time
Open communication can diminish resentments in long-term relationships.
A comunicação aberta pode diminuir ressentimentos em relacionamentos de longo prazo.