verb · Easy SAT word

Diminish

reduce in size or importance

Diminish in a sentence

Time will diminish the intensity of your grief gradually.

Synonyms for diminish

reduce
decrease
lessen

Antonyms for diminish

increase
enlarge
expand

Practice diminish on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like diminish appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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