Definition of Diminished
Diminished
di·min·ished
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Made or become smaller or less in amount, degree, or intensity.
e.g. The company's profits have diminished over the past year.
(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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