verb as in strong fondness

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diminish, reduce, minimise

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Example Sentences

Example:The scandal will diminish the company's reputation.

Definition:Make less in size, amount, or degree; reduce

From diminish

Example:The company must reduce its workforce due to financial constraints.

Definition:Make smaller or fewer without changing the proportion

From reduce

Example:Local authorities are trying to minimise the impact of the incident.

Definition:Make as small or unimportant as possible

From minimise