Diminish
Diminish verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Shortening and diminish are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Shortening" with "Diminish", this verbs are similar.
Nearby Words: diminution, diminishing
Shortening
Shortening noun - Fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods.
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Synonyms for Shortening
Diminish and shortening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diminish" instead a verb "Shortening".
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