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diminish in Dutch

diminish in Dutch is verminderen, verlagen, afnemen — diminish means to make something smaller, weaker, or less important.

diminish in Dutch

verminderen
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
verlagen
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
afnemen
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).
verkleinen
verb
(transitive) To lessen the authority or dignity of; to put down; to degrade; to abase; to weaken; to nerf (in gaming).

What does "diminish" mean?

  1. verb To make something smaller, weaker, or less important.
    "Nothing could diminish her enthusiasm for the project."
  2. verb To become smaller or less in amount or intensity.
    "His influence in the party diminished over the years."
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diminish in a sentence

  • Nothing could diminish her enthusiasm for the project.
  • The scandal diminished public trust in the company.
  • His influence in the party diminished over the years.

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What is "diminish" in Dutch?

"diminish" in Dutch is verminderen, verlagen, afnemen. diminish means: To make something smaller, weaker, or less important.

How do you use "diminish" in a sentence?

Example: "Nothing could diminish her enthusiasm for the project." In Dutch, "diminish" is verminderen, verlagen, afnemen.

Are there other ways to say "diminish" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "diminish": verminderen, verlagen, afnemen, verkleinen.

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