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English to English verb
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decrease in size, extent, or range |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | | Example: don't belittle your colleagues
source: wordnet30
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To make smaller in any manner; to reduce in bulk or amount; to lessen; -- opposed to augment or increase. | | source: webster1913
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To become or appear less or smaller; to lessen; as, the apparent size of an object diminishes as we recede from it. | | source: webster1913
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