diminish
//dɪˈmɪnɪʃ//
Verb
diminishInfinitive
diminishPresent tense
diminishedPast tense
diminishedPast participle
diminishingPresent participle
diminishesThird-person singular
1
To make or become smaller, fewer, or less in size, amount, intensity, or importance.
The pain will gradually diminish over time.
2
To cause someone or something to seem less impressive or valuable.
His rude behavior diminished his reputation among colleagues.