Synonyms for

Diminishes

Verb / dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪz / Another word for diminishes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make or become smaller or less.

Synonyms & similar words

decrease fall diminish increase lessen belittle reduce decrease weaken lessen dwindle shrink contract narrow downsize curtail truncate cut clip subside ebb fade dampen mitigate

Example sentences

  1. The amount of ice cream in the bowl diminishes as you eat it.
  2. The teacher's patience with the noisy class began to diminish.
  3. The power of the storm will diminish as it moves away from the coast.
  4. The company's profits started to diminish after the recession hit.
  5. The effect of the medicine will diminish over time.

Quotes

  • The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively. - Bob Marley
  • The greatness of a man is in inverse proportion to the number of servants he has. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart. - Hercules

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