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minguar

[mĩ-ɡu-ˈaɾ]
verb
to wane, to decrease, to diminish
1. to gradually decrease in size, amount, or intensity
The moon will wane after the full moon.
A lua minguará após a lua cheia.
2. to decline or reduce in strength or importance
His influence minguou over time.
A sua influência minguou com o tempo.
3. to ebb (related to tides)
The tide is waning.
A maré está minguando.
Synonyms
diminuirreduzirdecresceratenuardeclinar
Antonyms
aumentarcrescerexpandirampliar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
minguar
Standard usage, commonly used in everyday language
Portugal
minguar
Standard usage, particularly in nautical and astronomical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lua minguante (waning moon)
maré minguante (ebb tide)
com o tempo minguou (diminished over time)
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