diminish (v.)

to become or make smaller

Examples

• Fear diminished over time.

Key rules

• Diminish means become or make smaller or weaker
• It is used for power, interest or value
• Diminish is more formal than reduce

Common mistakes

• The value diminishes of the car → The value of the car diminishes

Use cases

• Describing loss of value
• Discussing influence and power
• Writing formal reports