DIMINISHED

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
17
Scrabble
18
WWF
D(2) I(1) M(3) I(1) N(1) I(1) S(1) H(4) E(1) D(2)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓

Definition

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
verb
  1. To make smaller.
  2. To become smaller.
  3. To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
  4. To taper.
  5. To disappear gradually.
adjective
  1. Lessened, reduced
    “The diminished Roman Empire never recovered from the sack of Rome.”
  2. Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
    “She felt diminished by the report card.”
  3. Reduced by a semitone

Source: Wiktionary

This word in other languages

Related Word Lists