Diminishes
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of diminish, meaning to make or become less in value, importance, or extent.
The new evidence diminishes the credibility of the witness's testimony.
Forms
- diminish
- diminished
- diminishing
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Commentary
As an inflected form, 'diminishes' typically appears as a verb in legal contexts indicating reduction; refer to the base form 'diminish' for comprehensive legal definitions.
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