Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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diminish | No | No | Yes | No |
remit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
diminish (noun) | remit (noun) |
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(law) the act of remitting (especially the referral of a law case to another court) | |
the topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with |
diminish (verb) | remit (verb) |
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decrease in size, extent, or range | make slack as by lessening tension or firmness |
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | diminish or abate |
release from (claims, debts, or taxes) | |
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision | |
forgive | |
send (money) in payment | |
hold back to a later time |