diminishes Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- belittles
- writes-off
- runs-down
- decries
- dumps-on
- discounts
- deprecates
- disparages
- condemns
- derogates
- bad-mouths
- trashes
- plays-down
- discredits
- denounces
- talks-down
- depreciates
Weak:
Meaning of diminishes
diminishes
to make less or cause to appear less, to become gradually less (as in size or importance), taper, to cause to taper (see taper entry 1 sense 1), to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
diminishes Sentence Examples
- The sunlight diminishes as the clouds roll in, casting a dim haze over the landscape.
- As the day progresses, the noise from the construction site gradually diminishes.
- The effectiveness of the medication has diminished over time, requiring a higher dosage.
- Her enthusiasm for the project has diminished after facing repeated setbacks.
- The impact of the storm diminishes as it moves further inland, leaving behind less severe weather conditions.
- The value of the antique diminishes as its condition deteriorates over time.
- The number of cases of a particular disease diminishes as public health measures take effect.
- The memory of the event diminishes with each passing year, leaving only fragments of the past.
- The importance of a particular issue diminishes as other more pressing matters arise.
- The influence of the leader diminishes as support for their policies wanes.
FAQs About the word diminishes
to make less or cause to appear less, to become gradually less (as in size or importance), taper, to cause to taper (see taper entry 1 sense 1), to lessen the a
minimizes, dismisses, criticizes, denigrates, belittles, writes off, runs down, decries, dumps on, discounts
recommends, extols, approves, exalts, applauds, endorses, praises, favors, lauds, glorifies
The sunlight diminishes as the clouds roll in, casting a dim haze over the landscape.
As the day progresses, the noise from the construction site gradually diminishes.
The effectiveness of the medication has diminished over time, requiring a higher dosage.
Her enthusiasm for the project has diminished after facing repeated setbacks.
