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(satellite adjective) (of musical intervals) reduction by a semitone of any perfect or minor musical interval; "a diminished fifth" |
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(satellite adjective) impaired by diminution |
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Synonyms: lessened, vitiated, weakened |
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(satellite adjective) made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth); "her comments made me feel small" |
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Synonyms: belittled, small |
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(adjective) (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; "partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm" |
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Synonyms: atrophied, wasted |
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