Diminish

To make something smaller or weaker; for example, when you eat a piece of cake, the cake diminishes as you take bites.

Examples

• As the sun began to set, the bright colors in the sky started to diminish, leaving a soft, peaceful twilight that made us feel calm and relaxed.
• When I studied hard for my math test, I noticed my worries began to diminish, and I felt more confident about my answers.
• After playing outside all day, the energy of my friends started to diminish, and we all agreed to sit down and enjoy some snacks together.

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