Definition of Diminish
Diminish
di·min·ish


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to make less or cause to appear less as with lessening authority, dignity, or reputation of;

e.g. The drug's side effects should diminish over time.

(verb)
to cause to taper - a gradually decrease towards one end;

e.g. A chopstick diminishes from the top down.



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