diminished
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(verb) decrease in size, extent, or range. Synonyms: decrease, diminish, lessen, fall. Examples: "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester." "The cabin pressure fell dramatically." "Her weight fell to under a hundred pounds." "His voice fell to a whisper."
Verb Definition 1
(verb) lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of. Synonyms: diminish, belittle. Example: "Don't belittle your colleagues."
Verb Definition 2
(adj) (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use. Synonyms: atrophied (vs. hypertrophied), wasted. Example: "Partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm."
Adjective Definition 2
(adj) (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval. Example: "A diminished fifth."
Adjective Definition 3