to diminish, to reduce, to decrease
1. to make something smaller in size, amount, or degree
The company decided to diminish its workforce.
A empresa decidiu diminuir sua força de trabalho.
2. to become smaller or less in amount, intensity, or importance
The pain will diminish over time.
A dor vai diminuir com o tempo.
3. to reduce the importance or reputation of someone or something
His achievements were diminished by his failures.
Suas realizações foram diminuídas por seus fracassos.
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