Sentence example with the word 'diminish'

diminish

abase, blunt, crush, detract, ease, ignore, mollify, reduce the temperature, shrink, suppress, weed

Definition v. decrease in size

Last update: February 13, 2017


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But to produce beyond his strength and needs, he must invade the production of another, and consequently diminish the number of producers.   [verb]

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Who would not seek in war to diminish the enemy's booty.   [verb]

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The world's petroleum reserves are diminishing day by day.   [noun]

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Persistent dandruff and itching diminish from the very first application.   [verb]

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Furthermore, adverse changes in income distribution diminish domestic demand for goods.   [verb]

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Gradually, however, these symptoms of disorder diminished; and in a few minutes the oldest and most distinguished chiefs were assembled in the lodge, in grave consultation.   [verb]

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You will then, pardon me, Alice, should I diminish your enjoyments, by requesting this gentleman to postpone his chant until a safer opportunity.   [verb]

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"To increase the horror of our capture, and to diminish the chances of our release."   [verb]

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His uneasiness was in no degree diminished when he perceived the beast rolling along their path, and following their footsteps.   [verb]

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