Diminish
Diminish verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Dive and diminish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dive" instead a verb "Diminish".
Nearby Words: diminution, diminishing
Dive
Dive verb - To go to a lower level especially abruptly.
Usage example: sales figures for existing homes dived dramatically when mortgage rates skyrocketed
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