Definition
diminishment
noun
- the act or process of making something smaller, weaker, or less important; reduction
- the state of being reduced in size, strength, importance, or value
Examples
- The diminishment of the forest due to logging has alarmed environmental groups.
- She felt a diminishment of her confidence after the failed presentation.
- The company's profits showed a steady diminishment over the past year.
- There was a noticeable diminishment in the quality of the product after the recipe change.
- The diminishment of natural resources threatens future generations.
- He resented any diminishment of his authority in the organization.