is diminished

[ɪz dɪˈmɪnɪʃt]
verb
é diminuído/é reduzido/é enfraquecido
1. becomes smaller in size, amount, or importance
The sound is diminished as you move away from the speaker.
O som é diminuído conforme você se afasta do alto-falante.
2. loses strength, power, or effectiveness
His reputation is diminished after the scandal.
Sua reputação é diminuída após o escândalo.
3. is lessened or reduced in degree or extent
The pain is diminished with medication.
A dor é diminuída com medicação.
This term is used formally in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in legal, medical, and academic discourse. In American English, 'is diminished' is frequently used in legal contexts (e.g., 'diminished capacity' defense in criminal law).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is reducedis lessenedis weakenedis decreasedis loweredis curtailed
Antonyms / Antônimos
is increasedis enlargedis strengthenedis augmentedis amplified

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é diminuído
most common usage
General Brazilian
é reduzido
alternative when referring to size or amount
São Paulo
é diminuído
standard usage, formal contexts
Portugal
é diminuído
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

diminishdiminishingdiminishmentdiminishedreductiondecrease

Related Idioms & Phrases

is diminished in stature
is diminished by comparison
is diminished over time
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