diminish

Azaltmak, eksilmek

To make or become less in size, importance, or intensity; to reduce or decrease.

• Her enthusiasm has diminished over time.
• The medication will diminish the pain.
• Nothing can diminish his achievements.
• Prolonged exposure to pollutants can diminish cognitive function in children, affecting their academic performance and long-term developmental outcomes.
• The effectiveness of vaccines may diminish over time, necessitating booster shots to maintain adequate immunity against infectious diseases.
• Overfishing has caused fish stocks in many oceanic regions to diminish dramatically, threatening both marine ecosystems and coastal economies.

Eş anlamlılar: decrease, reduce, lessen, decline, dwindle

Zıt anlamlılar: increase, grow, expand, enlarge, amplify