Definition of Diminished
Diminished
di·min·ished


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
reduced or made to seem smaller, especially belittled by being made to seem less valuable or important;

e.g. He was diminished by their feedback and made to feel as though he hadn't tried hard enough.

(verb)
made something less or caused it to become less, or made something appear smaller;

e.g. The drug diminished the harmful effects of the infection. The economic crisis diminished the company's profits.

(verb)
made something seem less valuable or important, or reduced someone's reputation, authority, or dignity;

e.g. They diminished her achievements and made her feel frustrated.



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